# first day school (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first day school. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Push-Pull of Motherhood (The Catch-Up | Vol 52)](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/the-push-pull-of-motherhood-the-catch) _2026-08-20 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ honoring the passage of time, celebrating a very deserving cookbook author, & the joys of good old-fashioned window shopping ## [Diverse Read Alouds that Teach Early Math Skills](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/diverse-read-alouds-that-teach-early) _2026-08-20 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ I am a firm believer in interdisciplinary teaching. ## [Utah’s largest school district just welcomed students back for the final time. Here’s how it will soon split into 3.](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/08/20/alpine-school-district-celebrates/) _2026-08-20 · Carmen Nesbitt · Education_ The district’s final first day of school brought bittersweet emotions for some longtime staffers. "It has been a marvelous ride," one principal said. ## [Utah just banned the book that inspired the hit film ‘Precious’ from all public schools](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/08/20/utah-book-ban-push-novel-that/) _2026-08-20 · Carmen Nesbitt, Sean P. Means · Education_ With this addition, 37 books are now banned from public school shelves statewide. ## [Saying Goodbye to the Daughter I Never Had](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/saying-goodbye-to-the-daughter-i) _2026-08-19 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ Five honest musings from a mom of three boys. ## [The University of Utah’s new A.I. supercomputer can help solve ‘big problems,’ the school says — and it’s accepting pitches](https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/08/19/university-utahs-new-redtail-ai/) _2026-08-19 · Sydney Jezik · Education_ Called “Redtail,” the new supercomputer is already ranked among the fastest in the world. ## [The University of Utah’s new state-of-the-art medical school is now open to students. Take a look inside.](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/08/19/university-utahs-new-medical/) _2026-08-19 · Courtney Tanner · Education_ “It’s been a long time coming,” said Bob Carter, the U.’s senior vice president for health sciences and CEO of University of Utah Health. ## [Photos: Here’s a look at Salt Lake City’s first day of school for 2026](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/08/18/first-day-school-2026-photos-salt/) _2026-08-18 · Carmen Nesbitt · Education_ The Salt Lake Tribune was there to capture students’ joy, nerves and excitement. ## [August's Book Request Forum](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/augusts-book-request-forum-f0c) _2026-08-18 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ Need a book rec? Leave a comment to make a request! ## [Every single teacher at a private Utah school decided to resign this summer. Here’s what we know.](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/08/18/why-did-every-single-teacher/) _2026-08-18 · Carmen Nesbitt · Education_ Teachers and staff at Hilltop Christian School in Sandy collectively resigned in July. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lblxZMgInx6e) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Utah’s best high schools: Did your school make the latest list?](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/08/18/utahs-best-high-schools-2026-27/) _2026-08-18 · Carmen Nesbitt · Education_ Here are the Top 10 best high schools in Utah, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2026-27 rankings. ## [Separation Anxiety: Picture Books for Littles who Don't Want You to Leave](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/separation-anxiety-picture-books) _2026-08-17 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ Today is Toddler’s first day of school, and the separation anxiety is real. ## [Here’s a look at the University of Utah’s record $10.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/08/17/university-utahs-latest-budget/) _2026-08-17 · Courtney Tanner · Education_ The U.’s total revenue has grown at a rate of about 60% over the past five years, its CFO said. It's estimated to come in at a record $10.6 billion for fiscal 2027. ## [Full-Color Illustrated Chapter Books I've Been Reading Aloud to My Toddler](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/full-color-illustrated-chapter-books) _2026-08-16 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ We love a good picture in this house, of course, and our shelves our mainly stocked with picture books and board books galore. ## [New Book Lists, Recs, and Discount Codes: Week 8/09 - 8/15](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/new-book-lists-recs-and-discount-d12) _2026-08-16 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ In case you missed it… ## [A Feeling You Can't Manufacture (The Catch-Up | Vol 51)](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/a-feeling-you-cant-manufacture-the) _2026-08-14 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ a wonderful couples trip, practical back to school rec, & emerging trends for fall that I will be participating in ## [Celebrating TEN Years of MaiStoryBook with a \*Special Launch\*](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/celebrating-ten-years-of-maistorybook) _2026-08-14 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ This year marks 10 years of MaiStoryBook, and I’m celebrating with a very special launch! ## [‘A great competitor’: A Utah student-athlete wins Trump’s Patriot Games](https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2026/08/14/patriot-games-utah-student-athlete/) _2026-08-14 · Carmen Nesbitt · Education_ A Utah student-athlete won Trump's Patriot Games, and with it a $125,000 scholarship. One of his teachers calls him "a great leader and a great competitor." ## [Here’s what we know about the University of Utah’s updated in-office work requirements](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/08/14/university-utah-is-requiring-that/) _2026-08-14 · Courtney Tanner · Education_ The change applies institution-wide, including University of Utah Health, but individual supervisors will have scheduling discretion. ## [August's Book Bundle Giveaway](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/augusts-book-bundle-giveaway) _2026-08-13 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ Ft. A mini collection of \*25\* Diverse Hardcover Picture Books ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6H22zxsbCluk) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Craft Template: Celebrating All Names](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/craft-template-celebrating-all-names) _2026-08-12 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ Ft. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes + a \*Chrysanthemum: Bloom Wilt\* Craft Template ## [In Light of the Latest Vaccine Executive Order, I'm Sharing These Books Again](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/in-light-of-the-latest-vaccine-executive) _2026-08-11 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ In a dangerous and unprecedented move, on Monday, the president signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, spacing out the vaccine schedule, and splitting vaccines into tiers (once again citing the “autism epidemic” as a reason, with zero evidence for his claims). ## [Collected This Week 🗂️ Vol. 23](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/collected-this-week-vol-23) _2026-08-11 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ Everything I've collected this week: all things late summer Maine, the collab I didn't see coming, and a major dose of nostalgia. ## [Making Time for Friendship in a Full Life](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/making-time-for-friendship-in-a-full) _2026-08-10 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ No matter the length of the relationship or the distance between us. ## [Marginalized Students Deserve Representation: An inclusive back-to-school reading list](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/marginalized-students-deserve-representation) _2026-08-10 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ Welcome \*All\* students with this inclusive back-to-school reading list. ## [New Book Lists, Recs, and Discount Codes: Week 8/02 - 8/08](https://maistorybook.substack.com/p/new-book-lists-recs-and-discount-259) _2026-08-09 · Maya · MaiStoryBook_ And we’re back! ## [Where the Frogs Still Sing (The Catch-Up | Vol 50)](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/where-the-frogs-still-sing-the-catch) _2026-08-06 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ hanging onto summer, chocolate browns, a romance trope debate, and making the first day of school feel magical ## [My Ceramic Spongeware Collection](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/my-ceramic-spongeware-collection) _2026-08-05 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ The art of collecting things that are both beautiful and practical (and each one more unique than the next!) ## [Collected This Week 🗂️ Vol. 22](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/collected-this-week-vol-22) _2026-08-04 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ Everything I've collected this week: a dreamy Normandy manor, my favorite artist in the world, and a really fun idea for the first day of school. ## [July Wardrobe in Review](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/july-wardrobe-in-review-9a1) _2026-08-03 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ My favorite outfits from July: embracing more patterns, a Bermuda shorts resurgence, & my most worn dress of summer. ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/o75iWthgRRY8) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [10 Small Shops to Know About in London](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/10-small-shops-to-know-about-in-london) _2026-07-31 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ The shopping in London is bananas. These are my favorite places I return to over and over again. ## [Collected This Week 🗂️ Vol. 21](https://jeversole.substack.com/p/collected-this-week-vol-21) _2026-07-29 · Jillian Eversole · Rhyme & Reason_ Everything I've collected this week: a "kinda chic" friendship list, London recs and pearls for cool girls.