Education + Schools
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
Simone Seikaly
SLC school board votes to close four elementaries
The Salt Lake City School District Board has approved the closure of four elementary schools in the district, passed by a close vote of 4-3 at its Jan. 9 meeting.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Gun detectors using artificial intelligence will be available to Utah Schools
The gun detectors use existing security cameras to look for visible firearms, said Board of Education School Safety Specialist Rhett Larsen.3 years ago
Emma Keddington
USU research aims to address Utah’s poor history with women’s equality
The Utah Women and Leadership Project has researched the state of women in Utah for 15 years.3 years ago
SHELBY LOFTON
Foundation that helps students, teachers in need asks for help after break-in
Thousands of dollars worth of toys and clothing for kids in need were stolen from Granite Education Foundation’s donation center3 years ago
Emma Keddington
Student-run soda shop serves up life skills at South Valley School
Class seven at South Valley School runs a soda shop for students and staff and learn life skills3 years ago
Emma Keddington
Rowland Hall plans to merge campuses together by 2026
Rowland Hall has plans to move from their campus at a century old building to the existing campus on Guardsman Way.3 years ago
Adam Small
Utah Board of Higher Education says public colleges are “phasing out” diversity statements from hiring process
Diversity, equity, and inclusion statements in higher learning institutions have been challenged in several states around the nation for "promoting bias."3 years ago
Britt Johnson
Clearfield High School raises $98K for charity
The proceeds raised by Clearfield High School go to the PARC, an organization that helps people with special needs find jobs.3 years ago
