K-12 Education
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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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
Daniel Woodruff
Lawmakers recommend continued funding of Utah’s dual language immersion program
The recommendation on Thursday came after a warning from the original DLI sponsor saying a funding change could "decimate" the program.3 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Utah class sizes are the largest in the nation. What does that mean for students?
According to the University of Utah, Utah class sizes are the highest in the nation.4 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Governor’s message to students: ‘hang up and learn’
Gov. Spencer Cox wants cellphones to be banned in Utah schools during instruction time.4 months ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Talk of some political beliefs in Utah schools limited with this proposed bill
Utah Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist, R-Salt Lake, is sponsoring HB 303, which would prohibit school officials from discussing political beliefs.4 months ago
Jessica Lowell
Canyon View Middle School evacuated due to carbon monoxide
Canyon View Middle School evacuated due to students and teachers experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning.4 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Hunter High School faculty and students shocked to learn of first lady’s visit
First Lady Jill Biden and Utah First Lady Abby Cox took the time to visit students and faculty at Hunter High School on Jan. 16, 2024.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
District clarifies cap gun incident at Fremont High
Weber School District officials say a student brought a cap gun to Fremont High "a few months ago," but they can't say much else.4 months ago
Adam Small
Lawmakers propose bill to eliminate diversity statements
Two Utah lawmakers have proposed a bill that would eliminate diversity statements from university applications.4 months ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Proposed bill would remove term “human sexuality” from Utah sex ed law
One Utah lawmaker says the term "human sexuality" is vague and causes parents concern about what their child might be learning in sex ed.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Provo City School District announces two-hour late start on Wednesday
According to a press release from the district, each school In Provo City School District will begin two hours later than normal on Wednesday.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
SLC school board votes to close four elementaries
The Salt Lake City School District Board has approved the closure of four elementary schools in the district, passed by a close vote of 4-3 at its Jan. 9 meeting.4 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Gun detectors using artificial intelligence will be available to Utah Schools
The gun detectors use existing security cameras to look for visible firearms, said Board of Education School Safety Specialist Rhett Larsen.4 months ago
Britt Johnson
Clearfield High School raises $98K for charity
The proceeds raised by Clearfield High School go to the PARC, an organization that helps people with special needs find jobs.5 months ago
Emma Keddington
Granite District needs help removing granola bars from food kits
The Granite district said 40,000 food kits contain a granola bar that could be contaminated with salmonella.5 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Students learn service through cereal drive benefitting another school
Students from Oak Leaf Elementary helped gather a donation of over 500 cereal boxes to give to students over holiday break.5 months ago
