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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
How has Salt Lake City's east-west divide affected you? The city wants your feedback
SALT LAKE CITY — Transportation challenges between the east and west sides of Salt Lake City have existed for well over a century, and now transportation planners are asking for community feedback as they seek solutions. Utah's capital city launched a new online survey on Monday, which asks residents why they make east-west trips, how frequently they make those trips and what experiences they have in making those trips, among other things. It also asks about what features residents want to see out of the West-East Connections Study, which the city launched in February. An open house is also planned for Wednesday evening as the city begins work on the plan. 'The solutions we're looking for already exist — in the minds and experiences of those most affected by the divide. This open house will help us center their voices and let them guide the way toward a more connected city,' said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall in a statement. The study, which is expected to take two years to complete, seeks to find ways for residents to better cross I-15 and the railroad corridor that essentially separates the two sides. It's a transportation challenge that dates back to the 1870s, when the railroad corridor was created to link the city with the transcontinental railroad. Since then, areas west of the lines have generally been 'less desirable and often used as a dumping ground for waste,' city officials point out. The divide worsened in the 1950s, when I-15 was constructed west of the railroad line, limiting the number of routes that connect the east and west sides. 'The east-west divide is more than just a mobility challenge. It's really feeling like the west side is underinvested in,' said Joe Taylor, a Salt Lake City transportation planner, shortly after the study launched. 'That's what we're trying to get at with the folks who live it every day.' The city has explored some small ways to improve connections. For example, the City Council funded a Trainfo pilot program. The system, which helps alert drivers about delays tied to blocked railroad crossings, was first installed at the 900 West and South Temple crossings last year. The city also received funding from the Utah Inland Port Authority earlier this year that will help to add five additional crossings to the network. However, the study is expected to identify long-term solutions when it's completed next year. Wednesday's open house will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Edison Elementary School, 430 S. Cheyenne Street. Dinner will be provided for up to 250 people. The survey will remain available until early June, but future public feedback points are expected as the study is compiled. 'This study is a step in the right direction,' said Salt Lake City Council Vice Chairman Alejandro Puy. 'We need bold, community-informed solutions; this study will help us find them.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Construction on new Edison Elementary progressing after initial delays
Construction of the new building behind Edison Elementary School is progressing, with completion expected between November and January. The 87,000 square foot facility is currently two-thirds framed, and contractors have installed nearly all of the foundation. Weather, more delays pushes back opening of new Edison Elementary Neal Brokman, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations for Erie's Public Schools, mentioned that once the exterior is completed, the focus will shift to interior work such as hanging drywall and finishing touches. The project faced initial delays due to setbacks in obtaining stamped prints and is currently experiencing potential power issues with Penelec. Neal Brokman mentioned that the project experienced initial setbacks due to delays in receiving stamped prints. Without permanent power, workers cannot install cabinets and flooring as the building cannot be climate-controlled. The new school will feature first-floor egress windows, which can be used as escape routes in emergencies. Once the new building is completed, students are expected to move in during the 2023-2024 school year. Penn State Behrend welcomes students for annual Math Options Career Day Phase two includes demolishing the original school built in the 1920s and transforming the area into green space, parking lots, and a playground. The total cost of the new building and demolition is estimated at $33 million. Neal Brokman expressed excitement about the progress of the construction, noting that the building is starting to take shape and resemble classrooms. The construction of the new Edison Elementary School building is a significant development for Erie's Public Schools, with modern facilities that will enhance the learning environment for students. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now All facts from this article were gathered by WJET/WFXP journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by WJET/WFXP staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The place to ‘bee' — Hooked on Books for Kids hosts annual spelling bee fundraiser
Dozens of people put their spelling skills to the test in a friendly competition Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, 15 teams sponsored by local social service agencies participated in the Hooked on Books for Kids spelling bee fundraiser. Former Burton School will offer new opportunities for local youth following revitalization The purpose of the charity event is to raise money to give underprivileged kids free books. Founded in 1990, the benefit has donated over 600,000 books in Erie County. YMCA of Greater Erie hosting annual Senior Week starting Monday 'We do everything we can through nonprofit agencies, churches, social service agents, to reach those kids who can't afford to buy a book. Those families that need books in their home so they can practice reading at home to become proficient,' said Dean Baldwin, president of Hooked on Books for Kids. Once a month, from October to May, Hooked on Books for Kids reads at Edison Elementary School and gives every child a free book. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mesa Public Schools teachers find a friend in donor site
Jan. 27—Jackie Luebbert has worked at Mesa Public Schools for 23 years and, like most teachers, has had to dig into her pocket to buy classroom supplies. "I believe I spent somewhere around $500 a year," said Luebbert, who teaches second grade at Edison Elementary School, a Title 1 campus. "But honestly, I intentionally didn't keep track." Well over 90% of teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies — on average between $500 and $750 a year, according to the National Education Association, the largest labor union in the country. But thanks to DonorsChoose, Luebbert is now getting the financial help in the classroom. The nonprofit fundraising platform connects teachers in high-need communities with donors. It is one of a number of such sites, which include and "They have funded books, furniture, art and cleaning supplies and basic materials like pencils and glue," Luebbert said of DonorsChoose. Some of the recently funded requests included nearly $400 for the purchase of classic fairytale and fable books, which the Gilbert resident told potential donors helps build life-long readers. And there's the $3,600 donated to purchase a one-year subscription for the Aleks math application, an online program that "helps diagnose holes in students learning and can be used to target that learning for our kids," according to Luebbert. Some of Luebbert's recent asks range from $400 for color paper, dry-erase markers and pencils to $800 for a flex-space mobile table that would allow her students to work in small collaborative groups and $230 for a microwave. Students at the end of each month is rewarded with a "Popcorn Movie," for their work learning new skills, Luebbert said, adding that many hand-me-down microwaves ended up not working after popping a bag or two. From 2000 to last Jan. 21, donors "have contributed $1.7 billion to support just over 3 million projects submitted by 938,738 teachers nationwide for classroom resources and experiences," according to spokesman Juan Brizuela. For Mesa Public Schools in the same time frame, supporters have contributed $1 million to fund around 8,300 DonorsChoose projects submitted by over 2,800 teachers, Brizuela said. He added that there are over 55,000 active projects from across the country on the site and for Mesa Public Schools, there are just over 80 active projects. "Across the U.S. right now, the top resource type being requested is educational kits and learning games like flash cards, math games and phonics games," Brizuela said. "The same goes for Mesa Public Schools." Some of the more unique requests DonorsChoose has seen coming out of MPS are wobble chairs to keep students engaged while learning at Edison Elementary; coffee supplies to help students run their own in-school business at Red Mountain High; and personal hygiene products for students at Westwood High School. There's also the recent request from Dobson High teacher Kim Rogers for $175 in funding for a wheelchair. According to Rogers, who did not respond to a request for comment, a wheelchair is needed to get her students to their destination after experiencing a seizure, which prevents them from navigating the campus. "These students can walk and do it most of the time," she said in her request. "However, there has been many times when a fire drill or bus arrival or departure occurs right before or after a seizure or medical issue. "After a seizure or similar medical issues, they are unable to maintain balance and control their movements, preventing them from walking. "Normally we would just let the students rest until they feel better. However, there have been many times when the students have had an issue on the bus arriving at school and are not able to walk to class to rest. The same thing occurs when the student has an issue right before it is time to go home." Nine donors funded Rogers' project. Projects that are ineligible on DonorsChoose include — but are not limited to — capital improvements to a school building or campus, in-person class trip and in-person class-visitor projects, any items that will endanger students, technology that isn't approved by a teacher's district, cash requests, and anything that provides a financial benefit such as commission, profit, dividends to the teacher or their network of family and friends, Brizuela said. "A teacher can create as many DonorsChoose projects as they'd like of any cost," he added. According to Luebbert, over 13 years she's submitted over 150 projects and 59 were funded. DonorsChoose was created in 2000 by a Bronx public high school teacher. All requests are first vetted by trained teacher volunteers before they are posted on DonorsChoose. Once a project is fully funded the nonprofit purchases the item and ships it directly to the verified teacher. Although Luebbert teaches at a Title 1 campus, which gets supplemental federal dollars, though that funding was cut for the current school year. And if President Trump follows through on his campaign promise to ax the U.S. Department of Education, that Title 1 fund would go away. At least 40% of a school's student body must be from low-income families in order to qualify for the additional funding to help close achievement gaps. At Edison, over half of its students are low-income, according to Luebbert. She said that although Edison along with its PTO have some money to buy basic supplies, it doesn't cover everything. "We have been told that budget cuts will further reduce available funds for next year," she said, which makes DonorsChoose even more invaluable. "This program has provided the classroom supplies and supplementary materials needed to create a complete and immersive classroom," Luebbert said.
