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My mom, who fled North Korea, to South Korea, met Marine Corps Sgt John Cole who served during the Korean War. Thank you God for being mindful of the falling sparrow and for bringing two of your children together from war to warm embrace. God is good.

A powerful reminder that education needs to teach children “how” to think - not “what” to think - that’s the essence of critical thinking and the foundation for building character. It’s a key principle of individual agency and empowerment. #MLKDay #MLKDay2026

Today, in most states, the cost of gasoline is below $3. In CA, it’s still well above $4. Government policy can help or hurt people. Utah elected officials don’t always get it right, but I’m grateful for the ones who constantly try and put the people and good policy first.

Met with UoU President to discuss concerns about a troubling practice - assigning scores to students based on the words they use to express their opinions & beliefs. The “dignity” index raises 1st Amendment red flags. Grateful that President Randall met to discuss the issues.

The Weber-Morgan Health Department and Weber Communities that Care Coalition discussed Kratom and other addictive substances at our recent meeting and the threat they pose to students kutv.com/news/local/gas…

At Ensign College or the State Capitol you will find people who are dedicated to helping students learn and grow. I wish every student could witnesses the prayers and efforts in their behalf. #Utah

Senator John D. Johnson was spot on during the presentation by the Utah System of Higher Education and their First Credential Program. We need to be preparing students to critically think and to “ask the right questions”

Rod Hall and I recently spoke about the progress at the Utah State Board of Education

Q&A with the young men of Utah American Legion Boys State tonight. Utah’s future is in good hands. These young men asked insightful questions, crticially approached the issues of ethics, AI, and other topics. Thank you to WSU for hosting the event & Utah’s Girls State next week.

Faith v. Funding. Hope to see you here as our panelists discuss a case that may open public schools to religious instruction #USBE #UtahEd #WeberState

I’m thrilled to be moderating a panel discussion on this pending Supreme Court case at Weber State University - which will address the question of whether religion should be permitted in public charter schools. Hope to see you there on May 21. #WeberState

The Weber Communities that Care Coalition is an amazing group of individuals who work hard to make a difference in our community. The student engagement and student reliance on actionable data made me a believer in their mission. I was honored to be recognized by them this week.

Today is a big day at #SCOTUS - oral arguments in a public school case that may allow faith based public schools. Here’s a good overview by @kelsey_dallas with the @Deseret deseret.com/faith/2025/04/…

That didn’t take long. Take a look at the top 3 reasons how people are using AI in our lives. It’s not to write a cover letter, generate ideas, or compose a speech. What does it say about us? What does it mean for the future?

In 1790, Washington gave his very first inaugural address at Federal Hall in New York. As timely today as it was when he said it: "Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness. " I’m grateful for parents and teachers who put this into practice everyday.

A great perspective on why the tradition of making New Year Resolutions is worth keeping

"Many mock or criticize New Year’s resolutions, arguing they are too self-critical or futile," Allyson Flake Matsoso writes. deseret.com/opinion/2024/1…

I tell my students all the time to be careful with. AI. ChatGPT provided an incorrect response to a question about Emily Warren Roebling and here is the response when I pointed it out #Grok

During the recent USBE Board Meeting I had the opportunity to present updates on the School Safety Task Force with Deputy Superintendent Norman and School Safety Director Cota. We need long term solutions to long term challenges.

I’ve been watching the elections and this about sums it up 😊 Seriously, what a privilege to have the right and power of the vote

Just dropped my ballot off at the Weber County Library drop box. There was one car ahead of me and one car behind me 🇺🇸 we live in blessed times! #Utah