Education + Schools
Mark Jones
Boy injured after falling from slide at Rose Springs Elementary School
The Tooele County Sheriff's Office says an 8-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after falling off a slide at school Monday morning.8 hours ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Win a UTA pass, art supplies and gift cards in student art competition
For the second year, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will be hosting “My BeUTAHful” art competition. From now until March 20, students k-12 may submit their original art following the theme "Imagine + Lead + Change".13 hours ago
Waverly Golden
Salt Lake Community College to host Black History Month events
The Salt Lake City Community College is hosting numerous events in recognition of Black History Month including a film viewing and panel.4 days ago
Mark Jones
Bill would allow individuals to become teachers without a bachelor’s degree
A bill being discussed on in the legislative session would allow for individuals to become teachers without obtaining a bachelor's degree.5 days ago
Adam Small
Alpine schools investigating “suspicious” computer activity
The issue involves the Alpine district's computer software. On Tuesday, the district said they noticed suspicious activity.6 days ago
Mark Jones
Cold weather causes late start for Logan City School District Wednesday
The Logan City School District and the Cache County School District will be on two-hour late starts on Wednesday, Feb. 1.6 days ago
Adam Small
Non-public-school students could more easily play sports under a new bill
Bill sponsor, Rep. Jordan Teuscher, R-South Jordan, said the bill would level the playing field for some students.7 days ago
Allie Litzinger
Students making pet blankets to donate to the Humane Society of Utah
The Kindness Club at Jean Massieu School of the Deaf is making blankets for pet dogs and cats at the Humane Society of Utah.7 days ago
Mark Jones
One Utah lawmaker wants to ban cellphones in classrooms
One Utah lawmaker wants to ban cellphones in Utah classrooms.7 days ago
Devin Oldroyd
Freezing weather causes delayed start for Cache County School District schools
Schools in the Cache County School District are on a 2-hour delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 31, due to weather conditions.7 days ago
Randall Jepson
Frigid temperatures delaying some school start times
A frigid cold snap is causing in some schools in northern Utah to delay their start times. Utah State will also have a delayed start.8 days ago
Devin Oldroyd
Weather causing delayed starts for several schools across Utah
Due to weather, many schools across the state are on two-hour delayed starts Monday, Jan. 30.8 days ago
Devin Oldroyd
New Utah law could extend in-state tuition to refugees & asylum seekers
A House panel is endorsing a new Utah law, H.B. 102, which extends resident college tuition rates to refugees and political asylum seekers.10 days ago
Sydnee Gonzalez
Empowering Latina moms to find a place in STEM, despite barriers
Juliette Bautista Barahona offers STEM classes at her nonprofit Club Ability for low-income families, minorities and others.11 days ago
Devin Oldroyd
School choice bill is “limiting” public schools, UEA president says
Utah Education Association president Renee Pinkney says the controversial school choice bill is "weakening" and "limiting" public schools.11 days ago
Mark Jones
Concurrent enrollment provides students with options in Nebo School District
Programs such as concurrent enrollment can give high school students and their parents options.11 days ago
Curt Gresseth
ChatGPT: Plagiarism super-tool for students or AI brainstorming generator?
Will the future of AI be the interactive chatbot ChatGPT helping cheaters ace exams and tests or a new tool to assist all students in learning?11 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Three teens in custody after fight, shooting at Taylorsville High
Shots were reportedly fired in the parking lot of Taylorsville High School on Thursday afternoon, leading to lockdown and lockout procedures.12 days ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Teachers at West High School walkout in of protest H.B. 215
Roughly 20 West High teachers held a walkout Wednesday in protest of H.B. 215.12 days ago
Mark Jones
BYU study: Great Salt Lake could dry up in 5 years if changes aren’t made
A study co-authored by a BYU professor says the Great Salt Lake could be gone in five years unless changes are made.12 days ago
Andrew Gordon
Spanish Fork teacher is year’s first Jazz “Most Valuable Educator”
The Jazz "Most Valuable Educator" honor comes with a custom Jazz jersey and $1,000 grant for the winning teacher's classroom.13 days ago
Mark Jones
Ephraim police investigating death at Snow College off-campus housing unit.
Police are investigating a death that occurred in a Snow College off-campus housing unit Tuesday.13 days ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Parents voice concern at protest against school choice bill
Some parents at the protest said they're concerned about the amount of money the voucher program would drain from public education.14 days ago
Britt Johnson
Proposed bill focuses exclusively on Utah teacher pay
Rep. Romero proposed a bill to focus solely on teacher pay. The goal is to separate the issue of pay increases from the school voucher bill.14 days ago
Today’s Top Stories
GoFundMe created for passing of two employees at Northrop Grumman
Missing girl from Arizona found in West Valley basement
Is illness or poor air quality causing that cough?
Two employees found unconscious at Northrop Grumman, died later at hospital
Park City man talks about watching Chinese balloon being shot down over his head in South Carolina
Utah County men facing charges for defrauding the United States
Backcountry skier dead after fatal fall in Little Cottonwood Canyon
AirMed responds to tubing accident in Peter Sinks, Logan
Thousands of dead birds are washing ashore at the Great Salt Lake
Utah hasn’t had this much snowfall since 2011, according to NWS