Education + Schools
Heather Peterson
West High students walk out in support of principal on administrative leave
Nearly 200 students participated in a West High walkout on Friday in support of their principal who had been placed on administrative leave.35 minutes ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Firearm safety instruction would be required in public schools under new bill
A bill that would require schools to teach about firearm safety will be proposed during this year's legislative session.2 hours ago
JACOB FREEMAN AND MARY CULBERTSON, KSL TV
West High principal’s leave not related to safety issues, district says
Following rumors about West High School Principal Dr. Jared Wright’s administrative leave, the Salt Lake City School District released a statement.7 hours ago
Sam Herrera
Utah schools working to address chronic absenteeism
Canyons School District has had its sights set on fighting chronic absenteeism since the beginning of the school year.3 days ago
Britt Johnson
Ogden High’s automotive program receives state-of-the-art equipment
The automotive program at Ogden High School now has a world-class, European-made welding machine.5 days ago
Britt Johnson
Utah state superintendent to step down this summer
Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson is stepping down after a 44-year-long career in public education.7 days ago
Brian Carlson, KSL TV
Families voice disgust over arrested Alpine School District teacher
Parents are voicing their disgust after Utah County detectives arrested an Alpine School District teacher for possession of child pornography10 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Lehi student wins national recognition for ceramic creations
A 17-year-old Juan Diego Catholic High School senior from Lehi won national recognition for her ceramic creations.12 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
‘Focal point’: Why library patrons think Salt Lake County Library earned spot in Top 10 in the US
The Salt Lake County Library earned a spot in the Top 10 highest circulating libraries across the US. Library patrons explain why that is.12 days ago
Amy Donaldson
Judge says Utah high schools can’t restrict play of international students
Students currently enrolled in Utah schools on F1 visas can now play varsity sports without limitations until the case is concluded.15 days ago
Britt Johnson
Park City’s Winter Sports School to undergo major expansion
The Winter Sports School in Park City is working toward a major expansion that will allow more students to attend.18 days ago
Mitch Harper, KSL sports
BYU Football’s Dominant Alamo Bowl Win Caps Off Memorable 2024 Season
SAN ANTONIO – It’s time to give BYU football in 2024 its respect. After a dominant 36-14 victory over No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes, BYU’s 2024 squad, which finished 11-2, put itself among the great teams in program history. During the week in the Alamo City, BYU coaches and players were showered with questions from media that don’t […]19 days ago
Candy Zillale
Weber State University is closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral
Weber State University is now 10 years ahead of schedule to becoming a carbon neutral university and 20 years away from reaching that goal.20 days ago
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press
AI is a game changer for students with disabilities
Schools are wrestling with how and where to incorporate AI but many are fast-tracking applications for students with disabilities.22 days ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Boundaries set for new Eagle Mountain middle school, what’s next?
Boundaries for the New Middle School in Eagle Mountain were officially approved.1 month ago
Pat Reavy
School bus attendant charged with downloading child sex abuse material
An Eagle Mountain man who police say works as a school bus attendant was charged Monday with possessing child sex abuse material1 month ago
Tammy Kikuchi
New plan reduces course hours for Utah public colleges and universities
State lawmakers have reduced the required number of general education hours for students at Utah public colleges and universities.1 month ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Third graders in Utah are falling behind on their reading skills
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s third grade students are falling behind on their reading skills. But the Utah Legislature has set a goal to reach a higher standard. The state legislature set a mandate in 2022 to raise the reading proficiency up to 70%. Third grade teachers have until 2027 to improve the reading proficiency […]1 month ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah graduation rates had one of the largest jumps in the nation
High school graduation rates rose over 12 percent in Utah from 2011 to 2022, the 9th largest increase in the country.1 month ago
Britt Johnson
Questions remain as Alpine School District prepares to split in three
Now that Alpine School District is officially splitting into three, some issues could affect how those districts are aligned.1 month ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah apprenticeship program helps people get into teaching without a degree
The Utah Registered Apprenticeship Program is intended to ease the teacher shortage Utah has faced in the past.1 month ago
Britt Johnson
Students donate dollhouses to children in need for Christmas
Students at Vista Heights Jr. High designed and built dollhouses all on their own, later donating them to children in need.1 month ago
Simone Seikaly
An early Christmas for Utah kids and families in need
Volunteer chaperones and students went on an early Christmas shopping spree at Walmart in South Jordan on Saturday.1 month ago