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John Wojcik
New poll asks Utahns about school re-opening, mask mandate
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics Poll indicates that 54% of Utahns intend to have their children return to school in-person this month.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Inside Sources: Help refugee students in Utah get back to school
The Utah Refugee Connection needs your help to put refugee kids in the state back in classrooms safely. Utah has 65,000 refugee students.4 years ago
Colby Walker
SLC School Board Member: vote to hold classes online was partly political
A Salt Lake City school board member cited President Trump as a factor in her vote on postponing in-person classes for the district.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Parents beg the Davis School District for on-campus classes
Some parents are protesting the Davis School District's hybrid model of classes this semester, with students alternating between on-campus and online classes.4 years ago
Colby Walker
Canyons School District votes to postpone first day of classes
SALT LAKE CITY — The Canyons School District has postponed the first day of school by a week to allow for teachers and other staff to prepare. Schools in the Canyons district will move the first day of classes from Aug. 17 to Aug. 24. The Salt Lake School District also recently voted to postpone […]4 years ago
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer
COVID-19 reshapes and reduces back-to-school spending
As the pandemic drags into the new school year, it is upending the back-to-school shopping season. That's the second most important period for retailers behind the holidays.4 years ago
Michele Rowe
Journaling can help emotions as we deal with pandemic psychologists say
Psychologists are offering a suggestion that can help if you're feeling isolated due to the pandemic in the form of a notebook and pencil or pen!4 years ago
Michele Rowe
Schools stretched thin to provide kids with Back-to-School supplies
One more thing that is different this year as kids return to school is the use of school supplies.4 years ago
Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Many parents may have to stop working entirely if schools don’t reopen, economist says
Some economists fear an economic downturn if parents must stop working to care for their kids.4 years ago
Mary Richards
Davis parents, students to rally for return to class
Parents and students will gather before Tuesday's Davis County school board meeting to show support for kids being in class five days a week.4 years ago
Colby Walker
Recall issued on frozen Taquitos and Chimichangas
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services has announced a recall on a number of ready to eat frozen Taquitos and Chimichangas.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
School bus drivers asking for extra COVID-19 protections
School bus drivers in the Salt Lake School District say that almost half their workforce is in the high-risk category for COVID-19 and are asking for extra protections before school begins agian.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Alpine School District urges parents to let them know if kids will return for in-person learning
Educators in the Alpine School District say many parents missed the deadline to weigh in on whether they wanted face-to-face learning or not.4 years ago
Mary Richards
Some Davis School District parents asking for full class schedule again
Some parents and students in the Davis School District are not happy with the district's decision to cut back the number of days students will spend physically in class this year.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The Salt Lake City School District classes will be totally online…for now
Classes in the Salt Lake City School District will be completely online when the school year starts September 8th.4 years ago
Saige Miller
Salt Lake City School District votes to pushback school start date
The Salt Lake City School District voted to delay the school start date for two weeks to prepare for remote learning.4 years ago
Colby Walker
Gov. Herbert addresses FAQs and back to school plans
In a news conference on Thursday, Gov. Gary Herbert indicated the state is close to meeting goals that would allow a shift in the state's pandemic response.4 years ago
Mary Richards
Helping children feel less anxious about school
Tom Golightly, Associate Clinical Director for BYU Counseling and Psychological Services gives insight on how to make your children feel less anxious about going back to school.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Schools struggle with the question of class on campus during COVID-19
In an ideal world, Salt Lake City School District Interim Superintendent Larry Madden says students would be back on campus this fall, but COVID-19 is forcing schools across the country to make choices to balance the need for a high-quality education for students while maintaining safety for staff and students.4 years ago
Todd Fooks
Racism a worry for kids on their way back to school
It's not just the virus kids are worried about as they head back to school. Dr. Douglas Goldsmith says kids have gotten used to washing their hands and wearing masks, but they're also conscious of the seismic shift in the conversation about race and racism at school.4 years ago
John Wojcik
Transfer trouble? Out-of-state high school football players have their eyes set on Utah
High School football has been cleared to begin as soon as next month, which appears to have players from other states now transferring to Utah to play the game.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Jordan School District to hold most classes on campus this fall
The Jordan School District has voted to hold classes on campus Mondays through Thursdays this fall. The decision has upset some parents and teachers but pleased others.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
UEA to state leaders: Delay return to school
The Utah Education Association (UEA) is urging state leaders to delay the return to school in public schools in grades K-12.4 years ago
