Education + Schools
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
Michele Rowe
Utah school uses program backed by Oprah Winfrey to reduce chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is a big concern for Utah schools. One school is using a special program backed by Oprah Winfrey to help reduce it.2 years ago
Candy Zillale and Kennedy Camarena
Study gives Utah school report card website an “F”
A study done by the Center for Reinventing Public Education has given Utah school report card website an "F" for various reasons.2 years ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV
‘They’re behind in all aspects;’ Utah educators brainstorming ways to boost school attendance
State educators are brainstorming ways to raise student attendance and figure out what's keeping kids from coming to school.2 years ago
Candy Zillale
Teen vaping rates in Utah are down thanks to initiatives, health officials say
Information about teen vaping use came from the 2023 SHARP survey and mimics that information noted by federal health agencies.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Utah State Board of Education backs proposal for free school lunches
The Utah Board of Education is supporting a bill that would give free school lunch to qualifying students.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Newman Elementary School unveils a renovated library Thursday morning
Students at Newman Elementary School are in for a treat on Thursday as the school unveils its renovated library.2 years ago
Kyle Remund
Governor Cox diverts funds to pay off student lunch debt
Governor Cox has reallocated more than $1 million of a COVID-era support fund to help pay off student lunch debt in Utah.2 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Pleasant Grove High School bans cell phone use
Pleasant Grove High School has joined the list of schools trying out a cell phone ban, citing research that they are detrimental to learning.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
Park City Library reading helps to promote the use of public transportation
A reading service event held by the Park City Library allows people to read and learn how to use a public transportation system.2 years ago
Chandler Holt, KSL SPORTS
Timpview, Provo HS football game canceled following social media threats
The week three high school football game between the Timpview Thunderbirds and Provo Bulldogs was canceled due to threats posted on social media.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Davis Education Foundation to open a teen living center to help students facing homelessness
The Davis Education Foundation is opening a new teen living center in Layton to help the hundreds of students experiencing homelessness.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
Utah experiencing electrician shortage
Utah electricians are in demand as the state faces a shortage, good news for graduating students and bad news for construction deadlines.2 years ago
Emma Keddington
LISTEN: Legislators propose bill tackling cellphone use in schools
Sen. Lincoln Fillmore joined KSL at Night to describe the bill, which would give school districts more power to restrict cell phoneuse.2 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
LISTEN: State Senator supports class size caps
A Utah senator wouldn't be opposed to proposing a specific, state-capped class size for Utah's schools, she told Dave and Dujanovic.2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Cone snails may provide better treatment options for diabetics
Cone snails are providing researchers at the University of Utah with the inspiration to create a better treatment option for diabetics.2 years ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Relief from school fees at least a year away for Utah families
Relief from high school fees may be on the horizon for parents, but lawmakers say it is at least a year away.2 years ago
Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
Utah beauty experts fighting proposed cosmetology changes, citing safety, business concerns
The Utah Beauty Schools Owners Association is speaking out against against proposed legislative changes to the Utah cosmetology industry.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Roosevelt Elementary students start year at other schools due to construction
While a new campus is being built, students from Roosevelt Elementary will attend four other nearby elementary schools instead.2 years ago