Education + Schools
Jessica Lowell and Sam Herrera
Reaction continues after Utah education official’s social media post implying a student was transgender
Utah School Board of Education member Natalie Cline shared photos from the Instagram account of a high school basketball team.3 years ago
Peter Johnston
Lawmaker proposes armed guardians at Utah schools
The bill would allow teachers and principals to sign up as armed guardians and work alongside school resource officers.3 years ago
GARNA MEJIA, KSL TV
Junior high student facing criminal charges for using social media to spread fake school threats
The female junior high student is facing a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and could be removed from her school.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah State Board of Education elections still partisan, despite some opposition
This year, there are eight seats open on the Utah State Board of Education, and 20 candidates are hoping to fill them.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Lawmakers make revision to potty training bill
A House committee has passed a bill requiring potty training for kindergartners before they start school. However, it made a change first.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Gov. Cox signs bathroom and diversity bills into law
The bathroom and diversity bills moved quickly through the Utah House and Senate, though the bathroom bill saw multiple revisions.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Professor sues University of Utah for reverse discrimination
Dr. Wyatt Felt claims the school passed him over for a professor job in the Mechanical Engineering Department because of the school's diversity initiatives.3 years ago
Emma Keddington and Waverly Golden
Report shows child care costs can be more expensive than college tuition
Throughout the country, child care costs are getting even more expensive than college tuition.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Democrats express frustration after Senate passage of gender bathroom bill
Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, feels H.B. 257 will marginalize Utah's LGBTQ+ community. She and many other Democrats hope for a veto.3 years ago
Peter Johnston
Utah student teachers work a full semester without pay. Now they might be getting a stipend.
Utah student teachers could get a stipend of $6,000 in their first full teaching semester if a bill passes in Utah.3 years ago
Daniel Woodruff
Lawmakers recommend continued funding of Utah’s dual language immersion program
The recommendation on Thursday came after a warning from the original DLI sponsor saying a funding change could "decimate" the program.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
University of Utah introducing Viewpoint Representation and Expression Task Force
The U wants to make sure that it is welcoming to all voices. The Viewpoint Representation & Expression Task Force will work to do just that.3 years ago
MIKE ANDERSON AND ELIZA PACE, KSL TV
Box Elder District to remove Chinese immersion program in schools
The Box Elder School District is going to remove the Chinese immersion program for new students.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Utah class sizes are the largest in the nation. What does that mean for students?
According to the University of Utah, Utah class sizes are the highest in the nation.3 years ago
SHELBY LOFTON, Mark jones KSLTV.com
Cedar City middle school to switch to online learning for carbon monoxide detector testing
Canyon View Middle School will pivot to remote learning Jan. 22 and 23. Carbon monoxide detectors are being tested after a scare last week.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Talk of some political beliefs in Utah schools limited with this proposed bill
Utah Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist, R-Salt Lake, is sponsoring HB 303, which would prohibit school officials from discussing political beliefs.3 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Bill to replace DEI offices in Utah government, schools passes out of Senate
The bill moves on to the Senate. The bill has implications for Utah diversity, equity and inclusion programs, DEI, at its eight universities.3 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Utah bill targets adults and students who swat public schools
Utah's School Threat Penalty Assessments bill would elevate the offense of 'swatting' a school to a second-degree felony.3 years ago
Kennedy Camarena
Hunter High School faculty and students shocked to learn of first lady’s visit
First Lady Jill Biden and Utah First Lady Abby Cox took the time to visit students and faculty at Hunter High School on Jan. 16, 2024.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
District clarifies cap gun incident at Fremont High
Weber School District officials say a student brought a cap gun to Fremont High "a few months ago," but they can't say much else.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Granite School District
The families of two high-school students who were shot and killed have filed a civil rights lawsuit against Granite School District.3 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Proposed bill would provide incentives to teachers carrying guns in Utah schools
The proposed bill would provide training, legal protections and storage funding for teachers carrying guns in Utah.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Provo City School District announces two-hour late start on Wednesday
According to a press release from the district, each school In Provo City School District will begin two hours later than normal on Wednesday.3 years ago
