
Articles by Chris Haught


Do Levels Belong in Libraries?
Libraries should engage readers and provide high-quality, high-interest, fascinating materials. A good library could be organized like a good bookstore—trying to sell books to readers. […]

Overdrive Marketplace
If you are the person in charge of ordering ebooks, this session is for you! Come explore the Marketplace, where you can find books to […]

What’s new in Overdrive?
Overdrive is now available to all students in Grades 3 thru 12 in the Region. Students can check with their librarian to access the library. […]

Top 10 Reasons to use Databases
There’s nothing wrong with using Google or another search engine to find information on the web. Just keep in mind that most of the information […]

Constitution Week
Constitution Week September 17 – 23rd Introduction Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week […]

Millard Canvas PLC Day
Welcome to Canvas! Let’s Review Review the Checklist for skills Assessment Join the class “Intro to Canvas” if you are new to Canvas […]

Noodle Tools
NoodleTools is an online research management platform that promotes critical thinking and authentic research. Students stay organized as they evaluate information, build accurate citations, archive […]

Canvas Updates and News
We have been working with Canvas all summer making some changes that will allow a better user experience for students and teachers. In order to […]

SUU Summer Boot Camp 2017
Virtual field trips enable students to visit places near and far without having to worry about weather, long bus rides, or packing a lunch. In this workshop, participants will learn how virtual field trips can enhance the curriculum and will become familiar with many excellent sources of virtual field trips

Rural Schools 2017
The Utah Rural Schools Association is holding our annual conference on July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 2017 at the Southern Utah University, located in Cedar City Utah. The conference provides hands on and break out sessions for educators of every grade level, and education administrators.
This years Keynote Speakers are Dean Wilson and Joe Cuddemi. Dean Wilson is currently the principal at Altamont High School , and also works as a consultant for Mastery Connect. Joe Cuddemi specializes in the implementation and development of professional learning communities process design to help schools build collaborative cultures that result in high student achievement.

Escalante Valley Parent Night
The internet can be very overwhelming for children as well as adults! Google is awesome, but it can be like drinking out of a fire […]