Education + Schools
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
Parija Kavilanz and Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Consumer group wants Lunchables out of school lunch programs
Consumer Reports said their tests found the school cafeteria version of Lunchables has too much sodium.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Tooele County students speak with International Space Station astronaut
The students gathered in the high school gym and communicated with the astronaut and the International Space Station via ham radio.2 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Dickson: What teachers say about culture wars in the classroom
'Concerns based on fear,' 'an adult problem,' 'a weed overtaking a garden,' are a few thoughts from Utah teachers on culture wars.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Esports sanctioned as an official high school activity in Utah
Utah schools embrace esports as colleges and universities across the U.S. offer millions of dollars in financial aid for the sports each year.2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Utah students could soon earn bachelor’s degrees in 3 years
College students may be able to graduate with a bachelors degree in three years in some industries.2 years ago
Zenebou Sylla, CNN
Some New England universities, including Yale, break $90,000 barrier for total tuition cost in upcoming school year
Yale, Tufts, and Boston University are among a few private colleges that top the year's costs for tuition.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi and Emma Keddington
Cedar High School grapples with mascot name, five years after it was changed
The Iron School District Board of Education is grappling with changing the Cedar High School mascot back from "Reds" to "Redmen."2 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Study looks into Utah voters’ opinions on curriculum transparency in schools
A Sutherland Institute study found that a majority of Utah voters support curriculum transparency. However, fewer of them support mandating it with legislation.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
The cost of college tuition in Utah is going up
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved an average 3.3% percent college tuition increase, that will go into effect for the 2024/2025 school year.2 years ago
Michael Camit
Scammers are taking advantage of the demand for ACT and SAT prep
Scammers have noticed the demand for ACT and SAT prep courses. Here's how you can avoid the scam yourself.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Utah’s public universities seek approval for tuition hikes
The University of Utah and several other public universities are asking the Board of Higher Education to approve tuition hikes for next year.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Utah Education Association opposes changes to education funding
The proposed ballot measure would change the way Utah funds education. Right now all of the funds from income tax go to education.2 years ago
Emma Keddington
High school students gather for SheTech Explorer Day
SheTech Explorer Day brought thousands of high school girls from all around Utah to Mountain America Expo Center.2 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Dickson: I’m committed to not texting my kids while they’re in school
Amanda Dickson says she's totally guilty of texting her kids while they're in school. She's committed to stoping it.2 years ago
Mary Culbertson and Debbie Worthen
Police: Online school shooting threat at Bingham High is not credible
Screenshots of an online school shooting threat circled in South Jordan Wednesday night. Police believe the threat came from outside Utah.2 years ago
Amy Donaldson
LISTEN: Utah high school sports group investigating ‘scholarships’ for international students
One student's struggles highlight lack of scrutiny, oversight and accountability on the part of private schools and prep academies.2 years ago
