Utah education and schools

Garna Mejia, KSL

Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School

As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, staff at Stansbury Park Elementary are working to address an ongoing problem: bats getting inside the school.

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For hundreds of students in Alpine School District, including those at Lehi High School, Wednesday ...

Madi Vollmer, KSL

Lehi High School students begin final school year in Alpine School District

For hundreds of students in Alpine School District, including those at Lehi High, Wednesday was their final first day before Alpine School District is divided into three separate school districts next year. (Maddie Vollmer, KSL)

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Alexander "Avi" Davidson, a therapist from Floriday, rotates his bionic Life Under Kinetic Evolutio...

Peter Rosen, KSL

Bionic hands aren’t just for Luke Skywalker

Avi Davidson visits the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab at the University of Utah to try a bionic hand connected to his nervous system.

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Jonathan Stewart demonstrates AI program for teachers in the Canyons District. He used AI to turn h...

Deanie Wimmer, KSL

Utah teachers embrace artificial intelligence as new classroom rules take effect

Utah teachers are embracing AI in classrooms as new state guidelines take effect.

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FILE: Stop signs are pictured on a school bus at Salt Lake City School District Transportation in S...

Logan Stefanich, KSL

2 Utah County school districts sign 3-year agreement to jointly manage student transportation

Timpanogos School District signed an agreement with Aspen Peaks School District to collaboratively manage student transportation needs ahead of the districts becoming operational in 2027.

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FILE: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez is seen onstage during FOX's "American Idol" Finale For The Far...

Kaitlyn Huamani, AP Technology Writer

An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value

Arizona State University recently launched a bachelor's degree in content creation with the major departure from a journalism or mass communication degree being a slate of specialized electives on podcasting, studio production and on-camera presence.

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A text book, shown Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 in Washington, to be used by the Pentagon this fall when t...

Annie Ma and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families.

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For some kids, the hardest part of going back to school is managing the emotions that a new year br...

Emma Benson, KSL

Butterflies or serious struggles? Gauging your student’s mental health on back-to-school week

For some kids, the hardest part of going back to school isn't finding the right supplies, it's managing the emotions that a new year brings.

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University of Utah students Jenae Watts, 19, Brendan Matern, 18, and Olive Nelson, 20, from left, w...

Jason Swensen, Deseret News

Why is Education Secretary Linda McMahon giving university presidents ‘homework’?

Just days before the start of a new academic year at most U.S. colleges, Education Secretary Linda McMahon is issuing a "call to action" to university presidents and board members.

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United Way of Salt Lake and other volunteers packed over 7,400 backpacks for students in need on Th...

Madi Vollmer, KSL

United Way packs thousands of backpacks as back-to-school need reaches record high

United Way of Salt Lake and other volunteers packed over 7,400 backpacks for students in need on Thursday.

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Back -to-school merchandise fills the seasonal section of a store as Utah families prepare for the ...

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL

Back-to-school bargains: Same supply list cost over twice as much depending where we shopped

The KSL Investigators shopped the back-to-school sections at Walmart, Target, Smith's, Dollar General and Amazon to see where we pay more and where they pay less.

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Roger krone, chief executive officer of Scouting America, describes the design of the organization'...

Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and Scouts of colors.

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A bestselling author believes classrooms are often hostile to boys — resulting in poor academic o...

Jason Swenson, Deseret News

Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?

A bestselling author believes classrooms are often hostile to boys — resulting in poor academic outcomes. He champions “gender aware” instruction in schools across all subjects.

20 days ago

The Utah School Safety Summit, held this week at Alta High School in Sandy, featured from educators...

Alex Cabrero, KSL

Resource officers gather in Sandy to learn school safety lessons from Columbine survivors

The first Utah School Safety Summit was held this week at Alta High School in Sandy, Utah.

21 days ago

Jon Anderson speaks after being named as Utah Valley University's next president on Friday. The Uta...

Logan Stefanich, KSL

‘Best days at UVU are ahead’: Jon Anderson appointed president at Utah Valley University

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Friday voted unanimously to appoint Jon Anderson as the next Utah Valley University president.

1 month ago

Rebecca Fontes works in a geography class at the Beehive Science and Technology Academy in Sandy on...

Logan Stefanich, KSL

12 Utah charter school hopefuls submit bids for approval

Twelve charter schools could soon join the Beehive State's existing network after submitting proposals for formal consideration last week.

1 month ago

FILE: University of Utah student Olive Nelson, 20, studies at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Sa...

Bryanna Willis

To help students and to save money, Utah’s public colleges, universities now in regional groups

The Utah Board of Education has restructured Utah's 16 public institutes of higher education to more easily transfer credits and to increase access across rural communities.

1 month ago

FILE: Students work on a computerize map at Hillsdale Elementary. There is intense interest in the ...

Becky Bruce

State audit finds ‘wasteful’ purchases with Utah Fits All scholarship money

A new limited audit of the Utah Fits All scholarship program showed most of the scholarship money went toward legitimate education expenses, but also that some of the money was spent in a "wasteful and extravagant" manner.

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Andrew Adams, KSL

East High coach hopes to boost nonprofit through new clothing line

A high school basketball coach with a nonprofit that helps financially challenged students said a new clothing line he started aims to help bolster the program and support more kids.