Education + Schools
Heather Peterson
UVU offers freshman housing option for the first time
Starting this fall, Utah Valley University will offer on-campus housing to incoming freshman for the first time. The college says its in an effort to help freshman feel more connected to the UVU community.2 years ago
TAMARA VAIFANUA, KSL TV
Sixth graders in Clinton are learning about and celebrating women in STEM
Voyage Academy students from Clinton, Utah are celebrating women in STEM and learning about their history and contributions.2 years ago
Adam Small and Heather Peterson
Alpine School District meetings to provide public comment opportunity
This week, a company contracted with Alpine School District will hold the first public meetings on proposed reconfigurations of the largest district in Utah.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
The hunt for child care in the summer has begun in Utah
Summer camps in Utah, along with other childcare options, might be in high demand this year amid a childcare shortage.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Here’s why Spanish Fork High School was in lockout Thursday morning
The outside doors at Spanish Fork High were locked when, during a fight between students, someone thought they saw a gun.2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah welding student will represent the U.S. in a world competition
A Utah student has made it to the world stage in France, where he'll show off his welding skills to everyone.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
Intense interest in the Utah Education Fits all scholarship leads to more availability
When first proposed, the Utah Education Fits All scholarship provided 5,000 scholarships. Now, the number has doubled.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
SLC police talk workplace violence after double-fatal shooting
Brent Weisburg, communications director for the Salt Lake City Police Department, talks about workplace violence after a double-fatal shooting on the city’s westside.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah lawmaker discusses arming school workers
Arming school workers will lead to safer schools, says a Utah lawmaker whose bill awaits the governor's pen to become law.2 years ago
Adam Small
Utah lawmakers pass two school security bills
The Utah Legislature passed two school security bills. One of them deals with concealed carry incentives for teachers.2 years ago
Michael Houck
Shooting near Naples Elementary School forces lockdown, two victims hospitalized
A man and a woman were shot in a home in Naples, forcing the nearby Naples Elementary School to lockdown Wednesday afternoon.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell & Devin Oldroyd
Application process for the Utah Fits All Scholarship now open
The application for the Utah Fits All Scholarship is now open. The scholarship will allow families to apply for up to $8,000 of state funds.2 years ago
Peter Johnston
Bill that would remove competency test requirement for teachers looks ready to pass
Currently, those pursuing a teaching license in Utah are required to pass a classroom management test. However, it could disappear from Utah's teaching licensure requirements if a bill passes the Senate this week.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Bill creating Utah AI lab advances, would test tech, prevent missteps
SB 149 would create an AI lab and test technology while protecting the public in Utah.3 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Proposed law addresses chronic absenteeism in schools
A new law aims to identify and address students who are continuously absent from school in grades K-12 by bring teacher and parents together.3 years ago
Emma Keddington
Special education students in Utah should be included in mainstream classes, lawmaker says
A proposed bill would have special education students in Utah learn alongside their general education peers, all in the same classroom.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly and Sam Herrera
Gov. Cox signs resolution to censure school board member Natalie Cline
On Thursday, the governor signed the resolution to censure Utah State Board of Education Member Natalie Cline.3 years ago
Logan Stefanich
Utah Board of Education votes unanimously to request Natalie Cline’s immediate resignation
In addition to asking for her resignation, the board voted to formally censure Cline and remove her from committee assignments.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Policy brief shows higher education benefits for individuals, communities
According to the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, economic data shows that the completion of higher education benefits individuals and their communities.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah Education Board member responds to critics ahead of meeting
Natalie Cline, the subject of a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, says she hasn't had time to prepare a defense.3 years ago
Adam Small
State of Board of Education calls special meeting for potential punishment for Natalie Cline
The Utah State Board of Education has called for a special meeting on Wednesday to mull over potential punishment for board member Natalie Cline, amid a growing number of people calling for her to resign.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Committee advances bill preventing Utah public teachers, staff from expressing political opinions
Draper Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist said HB303 reassures parents that kids are only being taught the curriculum. Opponents say the bill's vague language is problematic.3 years ago
LINDSAY AERTS AND LARRY D. CURTIS, KSL TV
Utah House opens resolution to address actions of education board member Natalie Cline
The House voted unanimously to open a bill file titled “Resolution to Address State School Board Member Natalie Cline.”3 years ago
