Education + Schools
Sam Herrera
New bill would provide qualifying students with free school meals
A new bill hopes to improve current programs that provide free and reduced school meals to children in Utah.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years 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 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 pornography2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 […]2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 material2 years 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.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Third graders in Utah are falling behind on their reading skills
Reading assessments are taken 3 times a year. The latest assessment shows third grade reading proficiency is at 48%.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
