K-12 Education

Newman Elementary students will get to see their renovated library on Thursday....
Eric Cabrera

Newman Elementary School unveils a renovated library Thursday morning

Students at Newman Elementary School are in for a treat on Thursday as the school unveils its renovated library.
5 days ago
Full-day preschool preps for full-day kindergarten...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Study finds full-day kindergarten reduces burdens on mothers

A new study shows that full-day kindergarten decreases the burden on mothers, providing more flexibility without reducing quality time.
5 days ago
Elementary school students grab lunch during the school day....
Kyle Remund

Governor Cox diverts funds to pay off student lunch debt

Governor Cox has reallocated more than $1 million of a COVID-era support fund to help pay off student lunch debt in Utah.
6 days ago
Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove is pictured on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020....
Mariah Maynes

Pleasant Grove High School bans cell phone use

Pleasant Grove High School has joined the list of schools trying out a cell phone ban, citing research that they are detrimental to learning.
6 days ago
The Park City Library held a service to promote literacy and public transportation systems....
Britt Johnson

Park City Library reading helps to promote the use of public transportation

A reading service event held by the Park City Library allows people to read and learn how to use a public transportation system.
10 days ago
High school football players from two teams are pictured during a game...
Tammy Kikuchi

UHSAA requirements work to keep high school football players safe on the field

According to the Utah High School Activities Association, some requirements have been designed to keep high school football players safe.
13 days ago
Back to school germs are arriving, with COVID-19 cases rising. (Canva) "...
Britt Johnson

Back-to-school germs increasing cases of COVID-19

Back to school germs are increasing cases of head colds and COVID-19 in Utah. However, cases of the flu and RSV are still low.
19 days ago
The former eBay building is vacant in Draper on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024....
Mariah Maynes

Canyons School District to purchase eBay campus

Canyons School District announced it will purchase eBay's former headquarters. It will be turned into a technical high school.
20 days ago
pamphlet for armed guardians...
DEANIE WIMMER

Armed guardians coming soon to Utah schools

A new Utah law requires every school to have armed guardians.
20 days ago
A Canyons School District bus is pictured outside of the Capitol in Salt Lake City, on Tuesday, Feb...
Tammy Kikuchi

Canyons School District fully embraces AI technology on school buses

This year, the Canyons School District has placed artificial intelligence cameras on their school buses, meant to improve safety.
20 days ago
A close-up picture of a Salt Lake City School District bus....
Eric Cabrera

Salt Lake City School District starts new school year after several closures

It's the first day of classes for the SLC School District. For many, this year is a bigger change than most after four schools closed.
20 days ago
Children board a yellow school bus....
Mariah Maynes

Park City School District kicks off academic year with ‘We All Belong’ campaign

Park City School District's new campaign aims to provide inclusive school environments.
21 days ago
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Britt Johnson

Back to school: Utah teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies

Utah teachers will open their wallets to buy back-to-school supplies for their students.
21 days ago
Back-to-school shopping can be expensive. Buying your kid a whole new wardrobe is not feasible for ...
Adam Small

As students return to school, Canyons District works to fight chronic absenteeism

Chronic absenteeism plagues schools across the nation. This year, Canyons School District is working to prevent it.
21 days ago
teachers to wear panic alert devices...
Heather Peterson

Utah teachers equipped with wearable panic alarms to enhance school safety

A new law requires Utah teachers to have a wearable panic alert device that allows educators to dispatch and alert local agencies of an emergency.
22 days ago
Teachers have some worries as the new school year starts....
Kennedy Camarena

What teachers are worried about as students start the new school year

A new school year has started, and some teachers are a bit worried about some problems that may arise throughout the school year.
22 days ago
utah students walk outside of Lehi Junior High...
Adam Small

150,000 students return for new school year in Utah

More than 150,000 students from Utah's two largest districts returned to the classroom as several cities are contemplating breaking away from the Alpine district.
25 days ago
OTECH opening...
Eric Cabrera

Ogden college and high school share campus, preparing students for the future

The new OTECH High School in Ogden shares a campus with the city's technical college with the goal of preparing students for a career.
1 month ago
A fire in Springville caused up to $100,000 in damages on Sunday...
Kennedy Camarena

Springville fire caused $100,000 in damages to school building

A school building for STEM students went up in flames on Sunday due to what firefighters believe was an electrical problem.
1 month ago
Utah teachers in the Jordan School District say they welcome the combination of AI and education. (...
Amanda Dickson

How AI and education are used in the Jordan School District

The Jordan School District welcomes AI in education and says it is especially helpful for students who are struggling.
1 month ago
Children sit around a table eating school lunches...
Eric Cabrera

New foundation aims to pay off Utah’s school lunch debt

One Utah foundation is helping pay off school lunch debt.
1 month ago
jordan school district building shown, The Jordan School District in Utah is a lead plaintiff in a ...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah school district leading the way in a lawsuit against social media

Social media harms kids and costs districts according to a lawsuit filed by the Jordan School District and others across the nation.
1 month ago
The Kids Online Safety Act is expected to be voted on next week. Social media apps are pictured on ...
Andy Cupp

Senate to vote next week on Kids Online Safety Act

The senate is set to vote on the Kids Online Safety Act next week, a bill that is meant to help keep children safe while on social media.
2 months ago
An image of Haven Bay elementary school, still under construction....
Emma Keddington

Two Weber County schools may not open in time for upcoming school year

Two Weber County schools, West Field High School and Haven Bay Elementary are still in a construction phase. School starts August 21.
2 months ago