Education + Schools
Adam Small and Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Utah Taxpayer Association reports nearly $40k average pay gap between teachers and administrators
The latest annual report for Utah Schools by the Utah Taxpayer Association shows a pay gap between Utah teachers and school administrators to the tune of almost $40,000 a year.3 months ago
Heather Peterson
Weber School District launching new “catalyst” campus with 8 career pathways
The Weber School District is launching a new campus that will give students expanded access to career-focused education in some of Utah’s fastest‑growing industries.3 months ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL
Weber students restore bicycles, delivering opportunity through ‘Gearing Up for Good’
A group of Weber School District students gains hands‑on experience while giving back to their community through a growing service program.3 months ago
Deannie Wimmer and Pearl Ashton, KSL
Utah school cuts absenteeism in half with new incentives
Chronic absenteeism has become one of the top priorities in Utah schools, and a junior high school has cut its absenteeism in half.4 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Utah deaf student, advocates share why Disney’s ‘Songs in Sign Language’ are so important
Disney is sharing new versions of its hit songs on Monday that incorporate ASL into the animation. A Utah student is sharing her connections with the performers who made it possible, and why their work is so important for understanding in her community.4 months ago
Jocelyn Gecker, AP Education Writer
Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI
A growing number of U.S. college instructors are turning to oral exams to help combat an AI crisis in higher education.4 months ago
Erin Cox, KSL
Farmington parents are seeking transparency after teacher of special needs child accused of drinking alcohol in class
A district spokesman confirmed the teacher admitted to "having hard seltzer in a stainless steel tumbler," and that a student "took possession of the employee's mug."4 months ago
Associated Press
A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons
The exercise started in 2023 as Phelps grew frustrated with the reality that students were using generative AI and online translation platforms to churn out grammatically perfect assignments.4 months ago
Annie Ma, Associated Press
Education Department headquarters will relocate as part of Trump’s dismantling
The Education Department will relocate from its Washington headquarters as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency, officials said Thursday.5 months ago
Jacob Freeman
Start of day delayed for Bluffdale school after reported bomb threat
Classes were delayed Tuesday for a charter school in Bluffdale after police say someone called in a bomb threat before students arrived.5 months ago
Simone Seikaly
On-campus officer tackles non-student at Brighton High School
An on-campus police officer at Brighton High School tackled and detained a non-student on Wednesday, just as classes were letting out for the day.5 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Murray High School extends remote learning to mid-March
Murray High School students will be extending their remote learning for longer than originally planned.6 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Iron County schools cancel class due to snowy road conditions
The Iron County School District announced classes at all schools would be canceled Friday due to snowy road conditions.6 months ago
Bryanna Willis and Kennedy Camarena, KSL
USU given its full funding back at last
The Utah Legislature’s Executive Appropriations Committee voted on Wednesday night to give Utah State University its full funding back after an audit looked at USU's spending decisions.6 months ago
Isabella Sosa
BYU-Idaho sees a jump in Winter Semester enrollment
BYU-Idaho's Winter 2026 Semester enrollment is up 5% from last year, the highest it has been in at least four years.6 months ago
Jason Swensen, Deseret News
Legislature: Should Utah third graders struggling with reading be held back a year?
Utah students could be asked to repeat third grade if the student in question isn't meeting minimum standards.6 months ago
Jodi Reynosa, KSL
High School Musical actor returns to East High after 20 years
Musical theatre students at East High got the surprise of their lives Thursday; while rehearsing for their upcoming production of "High School Musical", a familiar Wildcats alumnus stepped into the theater.6 months ago
Dan Rascon
Hundreds of Utah students walk out of class to protest ICE actions
High school students across the Salt Lake Valley walked out of class on Tuesday, raising their voices in protest against the actions of ICE.7 months ago
Heather Peterson
SafeUT could expand nationwide after 10 years of successful student crisis prevention
Tuesday marks the 10-year anniversary of SafeUT. The program has become so successful that Utah leaders are now looking to expand the program nationwide.7 months ago
Deanie Wimmer and Pearl Ashton, KSL
As reading scores fall, Utah author works to inspire young readers
New data shows that about half of Utah students struggle to read at grade level. Utah author Shannon Hale is working to change that.7 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
State school board toils over legislative mandate to cut or reallocate millions from budget
The Utah State Board of Education is grappling with how to navigate recent directives from the Utah Legislature to trim or reallocate $163 million of the state's education budget.7 months ago
Isabella Sosa
Utah lawmakers want high school students to learn about their legal responsibilities
One Utah lawmaker wants to require schools to teach 10th graders about their legal responsibilities like voting rights, registering for the draft, jury duty and more.7 months ago
Bryanna Willis
First diabetes website launched in American Sign Language helps address serious problem in Deaf community
The first website designed to teach users about diabetes has been launched in American Sign Language, providing opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing users to learn about the disease.7 months ago
