Education + Schools

Students and staff pose fora photo at SLCC during a discussion on balancing life as a Latino studen...
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com

‘An ongoing process’: Latino students discuss efforts balancing US, Latin American roots

At an event held at Salt Lake Community College, Latino students met to discuss balancing their ties to the U.S. and Latin America
4 hours ago
Player from Australia suing to play varsity...
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts

Australian high school football player files suit to play varsity, says new rule discriminates

DRAPER, Utah — A high school football player from Australia is suing the Utah High School Activities Association in hopes of playing the final few games of his senior football season. Tune in for more at 3:45!   In a lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of 18-year-old Zachary Szymakowski, attorney David Jordan asserts that a […]
19 hours ago
The co-hosts of the new 'This Constitution' podcast on the podcast set....
Kyle Remund

UVU launches Constitution-themed podcast

During a time when political division is high and civic knowledge is low, UVU is launching 'This Constitution,' a podcast aimed to educate.
2 days ago
Rep. John Curtis spoke at Utah Valley University's Ragan Theater on Friday as part of the third ann...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Utah’s delegation wants to change assumptions about Republicans and conservation

Rep. John Curtis spoke at Utah Valley University's Ragan Theater on Friday as part of the third annual Conservative Climate Summit.
4 days ago
College Admission Office sign. Admit Utah is the state's first streamlined guaranteed admissions in...
Diana Jones

The new ‘simplified’ and ‘streamline’ way to guaranteed college admission

The Utah System of Higher Education launched a program for students called 'Admit Utah,' a guaranteed admissions initiative. 
5 days ago
FILE: Those with student loan debt demand President Biden use "Plan B" to cancel student debt Immed...
ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press

What to do, now that the grace period for student loan payments is over

Around 43 million Americans have student loan debt. Student loan borrowers who can't pay their monthly payments must now consider their options.
5 days ago
Hoax threats. A Granite School District bus is pictured outside of the Capitol in Salt Lake City, o...
Simone Seikaly

Granite schools, Herriman police, others, alert parents to potential for hoax threats

Parents across Utah were notified by school districts and police of the potential for hoax threats aimed at schools today.
6 days ago
The Glen L. Taggart Student Center is pictured at Utah State University in Logan on Wednesday, Aug....
KSL NewsRadio

USU volleyball joins growing list forfeiting San Jose State University games over transgender controversy

Two state university women's volleyball teams said they will not play San Jose State because one of the players is allegedly transgender.
6 days ago
FILE: The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024....
Simone Seikaly

Here’s what to know about constitutional amendments on the Utah ballot

Utah lawmakers will ask voters to change the Utah Constitution in multiple ways this November. Here is a rundown of the amendments.
6 days ago
Kearns High School in Kearns is pictured on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. (Colter Peterson, Deseret News)...
Eric Cabrera

Police say Kearns High students are being robbed

Unified Police said Kearns High students have been robbed along the railroad tracks east of the school for the last three weeks.
7 days ago
School officials participate in a ribbon cutting for the Snoezelen Room at the Al-Basma Special Edu...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

BYU helps provide multi-sensory room at school for special education in Jerusalem

With help from the BYU Jerusalem Center, the Al-Basma Special Education School has opened a multi-sensory room for students with autism.
8 days ago
Researchers at the U are creating a chatbot that could inform patients about genetic testing and if...
Josuee Sanchez

University of Utah researchers develop chatbot to expand genetic testing care

Genetic testing is used to weigh a person's risk of developing cancer. Researchers are hoping to expand care through chatbot use.
9 days ago
A portion of a banner photo featuring students at Polaris High School....
Kyle Remund

Polaris High School opens center for teens in hardship

As part of its work in helping teens in tough situation, Polaris High School is opening a Teen Center for students in extreme hardship.
11 days ago
Republicans and Democrats are encouraging college students to vote....
Michele Rowe

Republicans and Democrats encourage college students to vote this November

Here's what Utah's Republican and Democratic parties are doing to encourage college students to vote in the November election.
12 days ago
FILE - A train moves to a stop at the Utah Transit Authority TRAX station at 600 Main Street in Sal...
Mark Jackson and Kennedy Camarena

Utah Transit Authority celebrates Rail Safety Week

Utah Transit Authority is using Rail Safety Week to educate the public on railroad safety and UTA vehicle safety.
13 days ago
A classroom door is pictured at Hawthorne Elementary School in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Aug. 22, ...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Parents and teachers disagree on what involvement looks like in children’s education, survey finds

A survey found that parents and teachers have different perceptions of how involved parents are in their children's education.
13 days ago
Bella Vista elementary parent volunteer Alisha Betenson reads with third-grader Sadie Tucker in Cot...
Logan Stefanich, KSL.COM

Parent’s trust in school improves child’s education, Sutherland survey finds

A new Sutherland Institute issue brief finds that parents and educators differ in their perception of parental engagement and access to curriculum.
15 days ago
FASFA rollout hearing...
Michele Rowely, Amie Schaeffer KSL NewsRadio

Rep. Owens chairs hearing on “botched” FAFSA rollout

SALT LAKE CITY — A House subcommittee chaired by Utah Rep. Burgess Owens, R-UT on Tuesday morning focused on problems with last fall’s FAFSA rollout. In 2020, the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act was passed to help make financial aid easier to access. The new program cut the number of application questions from over 100 to […]
15 days ago
The faculty of Bella Vista Elementary pose for a group photo...
Kyle Remund

Bella Vista Elementary earns National Blue Ribbon

Bella Vista Elementary has earned one of the most distinguished awards in education: the National Blue Ribbon.
16 days ago
Back endzone pylon at Maverik Stadium, home of the Utah State Aggies. (Photo courtesy of Utah State...
CHALNDLER HOLT, KSL Sports

Report: Utah State Aggies Expected To Accept Pac-12 Conference Offer

According to ESPN College Football Insider Pete Thamel, Utah State University is “expected” to accept its offer from the Pac-12.
16 days ago
A photograph of Lindon Elementary...
Adam Small

Alpine School District considers closing two elementary schools

Alpine School District will take 90 days to conduct a study to decide if it will close two elementary schools.
16 days ago
Following big wins in week four, both Utah Football and BYU Football were included in the latest AP...
STEVE BARTLE, KSL Sports

After big wins Utah moves up, BYU cracks the top 25

The BYU Cougars cracked the AP's Top 25 poll after a big win against No. 13 Kansas State. They are now ranked No. 22.
17 days ago
Students all over the country aren't reading as much as they used to. (Canva)...
Kennedy Camarena

A Woman’s View: Students are reading fewer books in English class

In the most recent podcast episode of 'A Woman's View,' guests on the show talk about how students are reading less books in English classes.
17 days ago
Utah State in the Pac-12? It could be in the cards....
Sean Walker, KSL.com

Utah State reportedly a ‘top target’ if Pac-12 stays in west

After many changes to the famous college sports league, Utah State could join the Pac-12 if it decides to stay focused on the west.
17 days ago