PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Hughes General Contractors, Inc. www.hughesgc.com Our work is deeply embedded in Utah’s educational landscape, from modern high schools to remodels and additions. Hughes began partnering with school districts in the 1960s. Hughes has cemented its position as a leader in educational construction and has completed schools in nearly every district in the state. Each of those things helps to lay a foundation today for future success for our school district.” Recognizing that teacher development is essential to student achievement,Tooele County Schools has also implemented a mentoring and coaching system. New teachers receive support from both building-based and district-level mentors, along with instructional coaching to refine their classroom strategies. “Of course, our principals do a good job of getting into the classroom and helping teachers with classroom management and different teaching strategies to make sure that they are comfortable in what they’re presenting to our students,” he adds. LOOKING AHEAD As Tooele County School District moves forward, Dr. Ernst identifies four key areas of concentration- boosting literacy and math proficiency in early grades, raising graduation rates above 90%, eliminating school subgroups that require additional state intervention, and bolstering support for teachers to excel in their roles. He also stresses the value of lifelong learning for both educators and students, summarizing,“I think that we are all lifelong learners. It looks different for each person, but I believe that we are better humans when we continue to learn and make ourselves better as we grow.” 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04
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