Weston Broadbent - Open and Close

11/21/22 • 10 min

We are brining this episode to you a few days early that you can spend some time enjoying your holiday. But don't sleep on this episode because we are back with our second part of a discussion with Weston Broadbent from Wasatch CAPS. In today's episode we hear how Weston puts a CAPS spin on a best practice borrowed from the traditional classroom. If you've been looking for a way to set tone and build some culture quickly and with low prep, look no further than this practice.

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Weston Broadbent - Sacred Mondays

The CAPS Playbook is taking you on the road for this 2 part episode recorded in Heber City, UT at Wasatch CAPS. Weston Broadbent, director and instructor, tells us about two initiatives that facilitate culture building, self-discovery and professional skills development. In today's episode we talk about Sacred Mondays, a time where Wasatch students gather to dig into deep discussion about media they have recently consumed. Not only is this an excellent, easy to instal idea for your practice, but Weston shares some of his learnings and best practices to get you off the ground.

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Young Edison Challenge

Calling all CAPS innovators! The Young Edison Challenge is seeking submissions from all industry sectors. Today on CAPS Playbook we talk with Rob Manes and Jean Bradley from the Edison Awards about this awesome opportunity for students.
If you are in grades 9-12 and have addressed a problem with an product or service share it with the Edison Awards team! Top prizes include scholarship and a possible trip to Florida to attend the Edison Awards. This international gathering of innovators is the perfect place to network and share your idea.
Deadline for submissions is January 31 so there is still time.
For resources on how to submit your innovation visit:
Young Edison Challenge Submission Form
Nomination Guide