Education + Schools
Curt Gresseth
U.S. teens blasted by an average of 237+ texts per day
U.S. teens get an average of at least 237 texts per day. Dave and Debbie swap stories about the way teens communicate today.3 years ago
Adam Small
Riverton High teacher wins $50,000 for his automotive classes
Jay Hales has applied for the Harbor Freight "Tools for Schools" prize three times before. His patience paid off this year!3 years ago
Mark Jones
With student loan payments starting up, financial advisor offers tips
With the arrival of October, student loan payments will now resume.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Grantsville High School went into lockdown Monday, situation secured
A heavy police presence was reported early Monday evening at Grantsville High School. Few details were provided about the situation.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Why our brains are getting smaller
Over the last 3,000 years, our brains have gotten smaller. They've shrunk about the size of a lime since then.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Student loan repayments set to resume: what you need to know
The restart of student loan payments looms after a pause in March 2020, these payments are set to resume in October.3 years ago
Kate Davis
School board meeting grows heated amid talks of transgender bathrooms
A Jordan School District meeting between parents and school administrators became tense when the topic of transgender bathrooms came up.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Will teacher pay of $60,000 attract educators to Utah?
Is $60,000 the right amount to attract and retain new educators to Utah? A spokesman for a nonprofit group says it is, for now.3 years ago
Clayre Scott
Alpine School District did not respond to assault allegations, review finds
A federal report found the Alpine District didn't respond to reports of sexual assault by employees and students. The district has entered into a resolution agreement.3 years ago
Larry D. Curtis
Utah school bus driver arrested, suspected of driving students while intoxicated
A Utah school bus driver was arrested last week on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, with students on board.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Granger High student struck by vehicle, in critical condition
A Granger High School student was struck around noon on Tuesday. Police said the victim is in extremely critical condition.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
STEMFest at Mountain America Expo Center
When you walk into the Mountain America Expo Center today, you’ll see STEMFest 2023.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Rail Safety Week: UTA to host railroad safety education events
UTA has partnered with a number of Utah organizations to bring a week of educational events to the public. They are dedicated to safety around railroads.3 years ago
Kate Davis
Extra police at Herriman high schools due to threats officials say aren’t credible
Herriman Police and the Jordan School District are working to find the source of threats that led to extra police at high schools in the district.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Secure protocol lifted at Highland High
Highland High School was temporarily on secure protocol Thursday afternoon after an adult was seen brandishing a weapon nearby.3 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Utah gymnastics coach probe finds no evidence of severe abuse
The athletics department said it would work with Utah gymnastics coach Tom Farden on ways to better engage with athletes under his charge.3 years ago
Peter Johnston
Woolstenhulme steps down, interim commissioner in place at Utah Board of Education
Dave Woolstenhulme announced his decision to step down at the end of an emergency meeting of the Utah Board of Education.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Why kids don’t report bullying to adults
A Utah psychologist weighs in on what stops a victim from reporting a school bully, and how best to support them. to adults.3 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Salt Lake City School District considering school closures
A decline in enrollment numbers in the Salt Lake School District is causing them to consider some school closures.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
What does abolishing the U.S. Dept. of Education mean? Expert weighs in
One expert said that candidates need to focus more on finding solutions for education than simply abolishing the Department of Education.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah charter school responds to accusations of improper restraint
The U.S. Department of Education claimed hundreds of examples of over-restraint, the school says the report lacks context.3 years ago
LARRY D. CURTIS
Written threat found at park targets Utah high school with shooting in two weeks
Principal Marielle Rawle sent a letter to families of Brighton High School after a message was found threatening to shoot up the school.3 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah offers highest ‘degree value’ in the country, study finds
Utah ranked top in terms of "degree value" after assessing things like tuition costs, student debt after graduation, and job opportunities,.3 years ago
