Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast

When most people hear the word assessment, they think of tests and scores. But in schools, assessments are used every day to understand student progress, improve teaching, and help students succeed. In this episode of Elevated Insights, educators share practical examples of how assessments inform teaching and learning, including moments when student responses reveal something completely unexpected. It's an insightful look at how schools use assessment not just to measure learning, but to better

Warehouse Supervisor sits down with Dr Ernst to discuss the science and planning that goes on behind the scenes at the warehouse to help our schools get many of the supplies they need each day. Learn about the growth and need of the warehouse as the district has also grown.

Cell phones in schools remain one of education's most talked-about topics. In this follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Dr. Ernst sits down with Principal Ethan Wilford, teacher Heather Staten, and students Zayne Smith and Claire Cowley to talk about life after the policy changes, how students and staff have adapted, and whether the reality has matched expectations.

A simple question to the GEM students in episode 59 about Harry Potter opened the door to an energetic conversation about books, reading traditions, and Hogwarts houses. Whether you're a dedicated Potterhead or just curious what all the fuss is about, this Off the Record episode offers a fun glimpse into the passion of these students.

As a new NHL season gets underway and excitement around the Utah Mammoth continues to grow, we sit down with Griffin, now an eight-grade student at Grantsville Junior High School who is making a name for himself on the ice. In this episode, Griffin shares how he first discovered hockey, what the sport has taught him about leadership and resilience, and how he balances practices, travel, academics, and family life. Joined by his father, Chisolm, and Grantsville Junior High Principal Amy Jaskowic

What do UFC fighters, Parkinson's therapy programs, and a Grantsville High School social studies teacher have in common? In this episode, Dr. Mark Ernst talks with Brad Evans about Jukestir, an invention that challenges the brain as much as the body. What started as a better training tool for athletes has found unexpected applications in hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and beyond. Along the way, Brad shares how entrepreneurship, resilience, and creative thinking shape both his invention and