Education
Chris Jacobs
Alpine School District welcomes 85,000 students back to school
In total, Alpine School District, the state's largest school district, welcomed 85,000 students to 93 schools.14 hours ago
Katie Lobosco, CNN
President cancels nearly $4 billion in student loan debt connected to ITT Tech students
The move impacts 208,000 students who took a loan to attended the now-defunct for-profit ITT Technical Institute between 2005 and 2016.1 day ago
Amanda Dickson
Provo university hopes to reduce shortage of mental health practitioners
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, in Provo, graduated its first class of counselors this year.2 days ago
Becky Bruce
Parents, need a side hustle? The Murray School District is hiring
The first day of school in Murray came with a plea for parents to consider a new side hustle. The district needs support staff.3 days ago
Samantha Herrera
Utah middle school bans phones from entire school day
Eisenhower Middle School will not allow students to use their phones this year, even during lunch.3 days ago
Mark Jackson
Most Murray City school students start back on Monday
Murray City schools are back in session tomorrow for most district students. Students in first through 6th grades, and 8th and 12th graders will report on Monday.3 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Preparing and training for school emergencies
A Be Ready Utah expert discusses preparing for school emergencies, the need to have a plan ready and a list of items needed to safely handle disasters when they happen because they do.5 days ago
Lindsay Aerts and Elizabeth Weiler
Canyon School District making safety a top priority for the new year
The Canyons School District implemented some changes over the summer after an internal audit of its safety measures.6 days ago
Jessica Lowell
Alpine School District restricts 52 library books
The Alpine School District recently put restrictions on 52 library books, many of which represent marginalized communities.6 days ago
Adam Small
Canyons School District starting the year with a teacher and staff shortage
Canyons School District will start of the school year with a teacher and staff shortage. The district has over 150 openings.7 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Back-to-school shopping this year will have families navigating rising prices
Back-to-school shopping will be a little more expensive this year as families navigate rising prices.8 days ago
Samantha Herrera
First day of school dates for schools along the Wasatch Front
The first day of the 2022-2023 school is just weeks away for most school districts along the Wasatch Front. Here's a list of those days.8 days ago
Mark Jones
Davis School District welcomes hundreds of new educators this week
Roughly 300 new teachers will be welcomed this week by the Davis School District as they begin their first year in education.9 days ago
Mark Jones
Utah’s Hogle Zoo expanding east side with an all-Utah species exhibit
The new project expanding Utah's Hogle Zoo will include an all-Utah species exhibit. It is expected to be finished in 2023.9 days ago
Curt Gresseth
U. of U. to offer scholarships to Indigenous students in Utah
The University of Utah announced that scholarships will be offered to members of Utah's eight federally recognized tribes. The university president shares details of the program with Dave & Dujanovic.13 days ago
Waverly Golden
SLC County Jail announces a new resource reentry program
Salt Lake County's reentry program helps individuals navigate the stressful transition from jail back into the community.13 days ago
Samantha Herrera
Study shows pandemic put students behind almost 5 years
Online school through the pandemic has proven to put students further behind than originally thought, study shows.14 days ago
Mark Jones
No answers given why Superintendent Timothy Gadson is on administrative leave
Uncertainty still exists as to why Salt Lake City School District Superintendent Timothy Gadson was placed on administrative leave last month.15 days ago
Mark Jones
Amos C. Brown Fellowship sends 43 college students to Ghana
The Amos C. Brown Fellowship has sent 43 college students to Ghana for 10 days. The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-day Saints and the NAACP teamed up for the fellowship.15 days ago
Alejandro Lucero
Utah Valley University awarded $1.5 million grant
Utah Valley University has received nearly $1.5 million grant from the NSF. The grant will be provide scholarships and allow further research.15 days ago
Aimee Cobabe and Ladd Egan
SLC board member and former state senator ask residents to support former superintendent who allegedly faced racial discrimination
Former Superintendent Timothy Gadson was placed on administrative leave last month, no explanation was given by the district.15 days ago
Samantha Herrera
Study says students are falling behind, showing a decline in math
A new study indicates that the pandemic is still having an effect on students, despite some evidence of a rebound.16 days ago
Allie Litzinger
New device helps high school football players and other athletes stay safe in the heat
Safety for high school football players and other athletes includes more than safety gear. A heat reading device helps keep athletes away from heat stroke.17 days ago
Alejandro Lucero
Davis School District selects new assistant superintendent
Dr. Fidel A. Montero says his personal journey and academic experience equips him with tools to best support the students as he begins his new role as assistant superintendent for Davis School District.21 days ago
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