Education + Schools
Simone Seikaly
‘Don’t listen to the nos’ UVU commencement speaker tells students
UVU grads were just as inspiring to speaker Jamie Kern Lima as she hoped to be for them, she said of her 2024 commencement speech.2 years ago
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts
Board votes to change Utah high school rules for transfer, international students
The visa rule changes mean schools have to decide how they want to treat students using F1 visas to attend and play sports.2 years ago
Dan Rascon, KSL TV
Teacher salaries are the highest in over a decade. Why it’s still not enough
A new study shows teacher salaries across the country have jumped higher than they have in more than a dozen years.2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
19 arrested at University of Utah during Gaza war protests
Multiple agencies responded to protests over the Gaza war at the University of Utah Monday night resulting in 17 arrested.2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
BYU study looks at student AI usage
The question of artificial intelligence in the classroom is becoming something nearly all teachers are having to deal with, and a new study by a group of BYU professors looked into how student AI usage has developed on campus.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
‘The Office’ actor Rainn Wilson offers laughter and advice to Weber State grads
Interspersed between famous lines from 'The Office,' Rainn Wilson offered five pieces of advice for Weber State's new graduates.2 years ago
Jamiel Lynch, CNN
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers, school staff to be armed
State legislators in Tennessee passed a bill Tuesday allowing teachers and school staff to carry a gun on school grounds.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Is chronic absenteeism in students as bad as we think it is?
Chronic absenteeism in students has been a rising issue in schools, but is it as bad as we've heard it is?2 years ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
School lunches will have less added sugar, sodium under new rule
There will be new standards for school lunches that will limit the amount of added sugars and reduce sodium in K-12.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah student earns perfect ACT score but rejected by MIT and BYU
A perfect ACT score is not enough for a Davis High School student to gain admission to MIT or BYU.2 years ago
Adam Small
Consulting firm recommends Alpine School District vote on splitting district in two
After reviewing the Alpine School District, MTG consulting recommends the district split into two separate districts.2 years ago
Amy Donaldson
Big changes proposed for Utah high school sports involving local, international students
Proposals involving F1 visas and athletic transfers were approved Wednesday by the executive committee of the Utah High School Activities Association.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Board of Education: Districts must explain bathroom law
Explanation of a Utah law governing school bathroom use, about to take effect in Utah, will be left up to individual school districts.2 years ago
Celina Tebor and Zoe Sottile, CNN
Rabbi associated with Columbia University recommends Jewish students ‘return home’ amid tense protests on campus
A rabbi recommended that Jewish students “return home as soon as possible and remain home” amid ongoing protests.2 years ago
Kyle Remund
West Lake Jr. High rebuilds after 2020 earthquake
West Lake Jr. High is being rebuilt with earthquake safety in mind, and the Granite district is preparing for future emergencies, too.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Unaffordable childcare plagues Utah families
Childcare in Utah is becoming unaffordable for many Utah parents as costs for care are outpacing inflation.2 years ago
Amy Donaldson
Utah proposes ban on some international students in high school sports
A proposed new rule before the Utah High School Activities Association would bar international students from playing varsity sports in the state next year.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
LISTEN: Utah School Board member Natalie Cline loses GOP convention bid
Controversial Utah State School Board member Natalie Cline lost her bid for reelection in District 9.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
American Fork third-grade teacher transforms classroom into Hogwarts
An American Fork third-grade teacher is well-known for transforming his classroom into his own version of Harry Potter's Hogwarts.2 years ago
Katie Lobosco, CNN
Biden to forgive $7.4 billion more in student loan debt for 277,000 borrowers
President Joe Biden announced another round of student loan forgiveness helping around 277,000 borrowers.2 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah gets $1.5M donation as it unveils more plans for new golden spike monument
A 43-foot replica of the famous golden spike will be at the site of a brand-new state monument in Brigham City.2 years ago
Derrick Jones
Roy High School teen arrested after bringing gun to school
A potentially dangerous situation at Roy High School, where officials were tipped off to a student who'd brought a handgun to school.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
$1 million in scholarships offered to University of Utah students for community service
The University of Utah students who are doing well academically have a chance to receive a whole new scholarship by doing community service.2 years ago
