Education + Schools
Tammy Kikuchi
Murray School District seeks voter approval for $125 million bond
Murray residents will have the chance to vote on a $125 million dollar bond in November to help update two schools.2 years ago
Emma Keddington
More people are enrolling in college this year than last year
College enrollment numbers have significantly increased from last year, with the most drastic jump being in graduate school enrollment.2 years ago
Logan Stefanich, ksl.com
What one Utah school district learned from a recent threat to ‘shoot up the school’
The Uintah School District and state leaders hope to use a recent school shooting threat as a lesson to be more prepared in the future.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Nation’s college age population expected to decline
The nation's college age population is expected to start declining, and an expert has recommendations for high education administrators.2 years ago
Collin Leonard, KSL.com
Beauty industry licensing restructure could affect over 60,000 workers statewide
Major changes to the licensing structure for thousands of workers in the beauty industry could be coming to Utah.2 years ago
Michele Rowe
Fighting Utah’s gang crime
Utah deals with gangs just like any other place, but the state has a few differences that makes fighting gang crime difficult.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Reaction to Utah Constitutional Amendment A ruling
Supporters of proposed Constitutional Amendment A said voters will lose out by not having a say in dropping state food tax.2 years ago
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts
Australian high school football player files suit to play varsity, says new rule discriminates
A lawsuit filed Monday asserts that a new rule, passed last spring, discriminates against students who attend Utah high schools on F-1 visas.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Granite schools, Herriman police, others, alert parents to potential for hoax threats
Parents across Utah were notified by school districts and police of the potential for hoax threats aimed at schools today.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Two proposed constitutional amendments on the Utah November ballot remain, two are void
Utah lawmakers will ask voters to change the Utah Constitution in multiple ways this November. Here is a rundown of the amendments.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Police say Kearns High students are being robbed
Unified Police said Kearns High students have been robbed along the railroad tracks east of the school for the last three weeks.2 years ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
BYU helps provide multi-sensory room at school for special education in Jerusalem
With help from the BYU Jerusalem Center, the Al-Basma Special Education School has opened a multi-sensory room for students with autism.2 years ago
Kyle Remund
Polaris High School opens center for teens in hardship
As part of its work in helping teens in tough situation, Polaris High School is opening a Teen Center for students in extreme hardship.2 years ago
Mark Jackson and Kennedy Camarena
Utah Transit Authority celebrates Rail Safety Week
Utah Transit Authority is using Rail Safety Week to educate the public on railroad safety and UTA vehicle safety.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Parents and teachers disagree on what involvement looks like in children’s education, survey finds
A survey found that parents and teachers have different perceptions of how involved parents are in their children's education.2 years ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.COM
Parent’s trust in school improves child’s education, Sutherland survey finds
A new Sutherland Institute issue brief finds that parents and educators differ in their perception of parental engagement and access to curriculum.2 years ago
Kyle Remund
Bella Vista Elementary earns National Blue Ribbon
Bella Vista Elementary has earned one of the most distinguished awards in education: the National Blue Ribbon.2 years ago
Adam Small
Alpine School District considers closing two elementary schools
Alpine School District will take 90 days to conduct a study to decide if it will close two elementary schools.2 years ago
Kennedy Camarena
A Woman’s View: Students are reading fewer books in English class
In the most recent podcast episode of 'A Woman's View,' guests on the show talk about how students are reading less books in English classes.2 years ago
Michelle Lee
University of Utah offering classes to help voters navigate the upcoming election
The University of Utah is offering classes to help voters navigate and cope with the election. One of those classes is on fact-checking and media literacy.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Two empty school buses crash in West Valley, drivers uninjured
The school buses crashed on Wednesday morning, Sept. 18. An investigation is underway.2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Annual STEM Fest begins today
The annual STEM Fest being held at the Mountain America Expo Center Tuesday and Wednesday hopes to inspire young minds.2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah education ranked among the top in the nation
Utah's on the honor roll with two new rankings for its education system. What makes Utah education so great?2 years ago
