SecondaryELA February 2026

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[Secondaryela] FW: New title to be removed from Utah public schools
by Naomi Watkins 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

FYI. See below. [cid:image001.png@01DC9FE7.B064CC90] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://mailchi.mp/schools/u75jpwz58v> From: Davina Sauthoff via K-12-library-media <library-media(a)lists.uen.org> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2026 5:11 PM To: library-media(a)lists.uen.org Subject: [Utah K-12 Library Media] Fw: New title to be removed from Utah public schools FYI - I am here to support you so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Warm regards, [cid:a983d2fe-7375-4eee-be8c-499c1cb4e5ea] Join the USBE Library Media list serve<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/listinfo/library-media> [cid:515e3457-c97f-4346-8671-cd0e5c622372]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c9b4eddcdf24487d978ef6960a4bc233…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c9b4eddcdf24487d978ef6960a4bc233…> LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives. ________________________________ From: Davina Sauthoff <Davina.Sauthoff(a)schools.utah.gov<mailto:Davina.Sauthoff@schools.utah.gov>> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2026 5:01 PM Subject: New title to be removed from Utah public schools Dear LEA-appointed representatives for reporting sensitive materials, We appreciate all your efforts in the implementation of §53G-10-103 and Board Rule R277-628. As required this email serves as communication by USBE to all LEAs that the following title has met the statewide threshold and should be removed from student access in all Utah public schools. BAG OF BONES, Stephen King The entire list of titles to be removed from Utah public schools, along with additional resources, can be found on the USBE library media webpage under the "Sensitive Materials" tab. It will be updated regularly as any additional titles meet the statewide threshold. Please work with district leadership and all appropriate personnel to communicate this information to all educators and staff who this may affect. I encourage you to reach out any time if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, [cid:a983d2fe-7375-4eee-be8c-499c1cb4e5ea] Join the USBE Library Media list serve<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/listinfo/library-media> [cid:515e3457-c97f-4346-8671-cd0e5c622372]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c9b4eddcdf24487d978ef6960a4bc233…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c9b4eddcdf24487d978ef6960a4bc233…> LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.

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[Secondaryela] INFO: StoryCon Opportunities
by Naomi Watkins 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

1. Free opportunity for educators and administrators: Whether you are signed up for StoryCon or still deciding to join us, we want you to know about an amazing opportunity limited to 60 educators & administrators. We will have a Sponsor Session on Friday, February 27 from 10:00-10:45 at StoryCon. This is an incredible chance to share StoryCon with your administrators. [image.png] We invite you to attend this session as a pair: One classroom teacher or librarian paired with an administrator or School LAND Trust Community Council parent member are invited to fill out the form to attend this session. Our goal is to strengthen collaboration and decision-making around literacy initiatives through shared experiences. If you are not registered for StoryCon, don't worry-this special session is still available to you along with the morning keynote session by Soman Chainani. We will issue you a special ticket to attend both of these events. We invite you to come and see what StoryCon is all about. We think you will love it! Apply for the Sponsor Breakfast Session Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYOr-HK0jxZbkY05QSC078QdQCIdEjsLi…> and join us for this engaging and collaborative start to StoryCon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. There are still spots in our Educator Book Banquets! This opportunity to eat a hot plated breakfast while networking with 11 authors "speed-dating" style and receiving a signed book from all 11 authors is one of the best parts of StoryCon. The great news? You don't even have to be attending StoryCon with a ticket to register for this experience! Bring your friends with you. And you can sign up for easy and inexpensive SUU graduate credit for attending and reading some of the books. Check out this amazing author lineup. Tween educators can attend the Middle Grade lunch while their students attend the Tween program on Friday. Register today at StoryCon.org/bookbanquet. [image.png] [cid:image003.png@01DC99B4.D7C46E50] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://mailchi.mp/schools/u75jpwz58v>

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