Education + Schools

Salt Lake City School District bus....
Mary Culbertson

‘Every child welcome’ in SLC schools, district says in response to Trump immigration orders

The Salt Lake City School District responded Tuesday to recent executive orders and policy changes made by the Trump administration.
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Violet and Remington Ridgeway slide down the slide on the playground at Kiddie Academy during its g...
Bryanna Willis

Utah lawmaker introduces resolution encouraging childhood independence

One lawmaker is hoping to make Utah a leader in childhood independence. He hopes to do this with a resolution he is presenting this week.
1 day ago
About 200 students walk out at West High...
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.
5 days ago
The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City...
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.
5 days ago
Students and faculty at West High School staged a walk out protest on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 after a ...
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.
5 days ago
Canyons School District bus...
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.
8 days ago
ogden high automotive program students...
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.
9 days ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson...
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.
12 days ago
Utah County detectives arrested a teacher at Oak Canyon Jr. High School for possession of child por...
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 pornography
14 days ago
Juan Diego Catholic High School student Denver Whaley works on a ceramic artwork. Whaley won "award...
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.
17 days ago
People attend the grand opening of the Salt Lake County Library’s Granite branch in South Salt La...
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.
17 days ago
FILE: On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby issued a preliminary injunction that forbids t...
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.
20 days ago
Winter Sports School sign...
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.
23 days ago
The BYU Cougars celebrate after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes in the Valero Alamo Bowl at Alamod...
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 […]
23 days ago
FILE: A solar panel at the entrance to the Shepherd Union Building at Weber State University. The s...
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.
25 days ago
Makenzie Gilkison stands in the main lobby at Greenfield Central High School, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 202...
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.
27 days ago
new eagle mountain middle school...
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
An Eagle Mountain man who police say works as a school bus attendant for special needs children has...
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 material
1 month ago
People walk through the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (...
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
Third grade teacher Nereida Lopez talks to one of her students before The Great Utah ShakeOut earth...
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
Graduation rate...
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
The Alpine School District pictured on May 12, 2023....
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
FILE: Sarah Reale teaches U.S. government and politics at the Salt Lake Community College Jordan ca...
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
Dollhouse built and designed byVista Heights Interior Design class. (Elza Morgan)...
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