Education + Schools
Jamiel Lynch, CNN
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers, school staff to be armed
State legislators in Tennessee passed a bill Tuesday allowing teachers and school staff to carry a gun on school grounds.10 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Is chronic absenteeism in students as bad as we think it is?
Chronic absenteeism in students has been a rising issue in schools, but is it as bad as we've heard it is?11 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Women on birth control and weight-loss meds are becoming pregnant
Some women on birth control who are also taking weight-loss medications like Ozempic are becoming pregnant.11 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
2 arrested in cockfighting case that began with a teen at school with a gun
Two men accused of engaging in game fowl fighting, commonly referred to as cockfighting, were arrested Thursday in West Jordan.11 days ago
Clayre Scott
Roy High student facing charges after allegedly bringing gun to campus
The Weber School District said it received a tip on Thursday about a student at Roy High who brought a gun onto school property.11 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah team wins award at FIRST LEGO League robot competition in Texas
Utah's Electro Sloths won the Breakthrough award at the FIRST LEGO League Challenge in Texas this month.11 days ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
School lunches will have less added sugar, sodium under new rule
There will be new standards for school lunches that will limit the amount of added sugars and reduce sodium in K-12.11 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah student earns perfect ACT score but rejected by MIT and BYU
A perfect ACT score is not enough for a Davis High School student to gain admission to MIT or BYU.12 days ago
Adam Small
Consulting firm recommends Alpine School District vote on splitting district in two
After reviewing the Alpine School District, MTG consulting recommends the district split into two separate districts.12 days ago
Haley Talbot, Lauren Fox and Clare Foran, CNN
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
House Speaker Mike Johnson called on Columbia University’s president to resign Wednesday during a tense news conference.13 days ago
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.13 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.14 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.14 days ago
Adam Small
Calls issued for Mitt Romney to become next president of Harvard
Some are calling on Sen. Mitt Romney as the next president of Harvard University after an op-ed appeared in The Washington Post.14 days ago
Matt Egan, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz and Nic F. Anderson, CNN
Columbia University main campus classes will be hybrid until semester ends; NYU students, faculty arrested during protests
Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests at US college campuses in recent days, says all classes at its main campus will be hybrid until the spring semester ends.15 days ago
Emma Keddington
Rainn Wilson will speak at Weber State graduation, how much did it cost the school?
The choice to bring in Rainn Wilson doubles as advertising both for students and the school, according to Weber State.15 days ago
Celina Tebor and Zoe Sottile, CNN
Rabbi associated with Columbia University recommends Jewish students ‘return home’ amid tense protests on campus
A rabbi recommended that Jewish students “return home as soon as possible and remain home” amid ongoing protests.16 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff and Simone Seikaly
Utah cancer researcher says new accelerated aging study needs more examination
A new study says accelerated aging may be linked to early-onset cancer, but a Utah cancer researcher says more investigation is needed.17 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Coca-Cola ad made by BYU students wins film competition, will screen at theaters
An ad for Coca-Cola made by BYU students may be showing at your local movie theater sometime soon.17 days ago
Britt Johnson
University of Utah using funding for ultrasound research to treat addiction
Could an ultrasound help cure addiction? A team of researchers at the University of Utah thinks so.18 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.18 days ago
Kyle Remund
West Lake Jr. High rebuilds after 2020 earthquake
West Lake Jr. High is being rebuilt with earthquake safety in mind, and the Granite district is preparing for future emergencies, too.18 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Unaffordable childcare plagues Utah families
Childcare in Utah is becoming unaffordable for many Utah parents as costs for care are outpacing inflation.20 days ago
