Education + Schools
Aimee Cobabe
Company behind weapons detectors in Salt Lake high schools facing federal investigation
The Salt Lake City school district told KSL that the board approved a four-year $1.56 million dollar lease of the machines.3 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Handcuffs and textbooks: A maximum security college degree
How one person is using the Utah Prison Education Project to complete a lifelong goal and connect with her young son.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Teaching kids to read shouldn’t be a partisan issue, former teacher says
Reading skill and comprehension is down and illiteracy is up in the United States and across the world. Part of the problem is that teaching kids to read has become a partisan issue.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Here’s how women are affected by microaggressions at work
A new report on women in the workplace found 78% of women have said they experience "microaggressions" at work.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Man arrested near Granger High School accused of attempted kidnapping
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to kidnap two female students at Granger High School in West Valley.3 years ago
LAUREN STEINBRECHER KSL-TV
Granite School District issues warning of scam targeting parents
One father says that the scammers had pertinent information like the child’s name and school to sound legitimate.3 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Dan Jones Center for Public Service opens at University of Utah
The Center will continue Jones' legacy of public opinion polling and provide education opportunities for students.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Hunter High School entered lockout protocol Thursday
Granite School District said Hunter High School entered lockout protocol Thursday afternoon when they noticed suspicious activity happening near the school.3 years ago
Nikki Carvajal and Katie Lobosco, CNN
President Biden cancels another $9 billion in student loan debt
The cancellations announced Wednesday come through three different existing debt relief programs that have been plagued with problems in the past.3 years ago
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
