K-12 Education
Amy Donaldson
Big changes proposed for Utah high school sports involving local, international students
Proposals involving F1 visas and athletic transfers were approved Wednesday by the executive committee of the Utah High School Activities Association.2 days ago
Heather Peterson
Board of Education: Districts must explain bathroom law
Explanation of a Utah law governing school bathroom use, about to take effect in Utah, will be left up to individual school districts.2 days ago
Mariah Maynes
Three injured by Orbeez gun shooting outside of Granger High School
Three students were injured in an Orbeez pellet gun shooting outside of Granger High School on Tuesday.3 days ago
Heather Peterson
Implementation of new Utah bathroom law causes confusion in SLC School District
A new Utah bathroom law that takes effect on May 1 is at the center of some confusion about what schools do and don't need to do.7 days ago
Heather Peterson
West High School opens on-campus clinic for students
The West High School clinic is the first of its kind will provide students with mental health resources and preventative healthcare at school.1 month ago
Amy Donaldson
LISTEN: Utah high school sports group investigating ‘scholarships’ for international students
One student's struggles highlight lack of scrutiny, oversight and accountability on the part of private schools and prep academies.1 month ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV
Ben Lomond High School employee arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing student
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor she met at the high school where she was employed.1 month ago
Peter Johnston
Utah’s school choice scholarship attracts more homeschoolers
Homeschooled make up over half of the applicants for the Utah Fits All scholarship program according to data.1 month ago
Adam Small
First public meeting held on potential Alpine School District split
A Florida-based consulting group held its first public meeting regarding six proposals, some of which would split Alpine School District.1 month ago
Adam Small
First Alpine School District split meeting happening tonight
Tonight, Alpine School District and MGT Consulting will hold the first meeting to present potential ways to split the district up.1 month ago
Peter Johnston
Utah school vouchers will cover extracurriculars, not just private school tuition
School vouchers that go to students' private education can also cover extracurriculars — from swim lessons to gymnastics classes.2 months ago
Amanda Dickson
Dickson: The magic of peer tutors in middle school
Peer tutors are students of the same age in the same school who work one-on-one with students with special needs in their school.2 months ago
Jessica Lowell & Devin Oldroyd
Application process for the Utah Fits All Scholarship now open
The application for the Utah Fits All Scholarship is now open. The scholarship will allow families to apply for up to $8,000 of state funds.2 months ago
Peter Johnston
Bill that would remove competency test requirement for teachers looks ready to pass
Currently, those pursuing a teaching license in Utah are required to pass a classroom management test. However, it could disappear from Utah's teaching licensure requirements if a bill passes the Senate this week.2 months ago
Jessica Lowell
Cache County School District apologizes for not holding a snow day
The Cache County School District decided to hold a regular school day on Tuesday despite weather conditions.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
Bill regulating microschools in Utah heads to governor’s desk
Microschools in Utah would be treated more like a business and less like a school under a proposed law.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Proposed law addresses chronic absenteeism in schools
A new law aims to identify and address students who are continuously absent from school in grades K-12 by bring teacher and parents together.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Schools in Utah to get Kindness eWalls
Kindness eWalls display positive messages submitted by a school's students, teachers and parents.2 months ago
Derrick Jones
Natalie Cline announces run for reelection after being asked to resign
The news comes just days after a special board meeting where the school board censured Cline and asked her to resign over a controversial social media.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
On Thursday, the principal at Fort Herriman Middle School is dressed for success
Principal Glen Richins dresses in different outfits each Thursday, mostly depicting careers offered in his district's technical programs.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
Jordan School District joins program to use AI in classrooms
The Jordan School District is now one of 1500 school districts in America using AI as a tool in their classrooms.2 months ago
Heather Peterson and Simone Seikaly
Too many carrots, not enough sticks: chronic absenteeism in Utah schools
Chronic absenteeism has increased in Utah from 13% in 2018 to 27% in 2022 according to the Utah State Board of Education.3 months ago
Peter Johnston
Utah student teachers work a full semester without pay. Now they might be getting a stipend.
Utah student teachers could get a stipend of $6,000 in their first full teaching semester if a bill passes in Utah.3 months ago
