Education + Schools
Mark Jones
Less than half of Utah’s third graders read at grade level
The Nebo School District says 71% of its third graders are reading at grade level.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
In updated Church Education System standards, shorts now allowed
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Board of Education has updated the Standards for the Church Educational System.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Amazon workers eligible for free tuition at UVU
Utah Valley University is partnering with Amazon to provide company employees free tuition, along with covering books and fees.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Nebo School District remodeling 3 high schools
Nebo School District is completely remodeling Spanish Fork High School, Springville High School and Payson High.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Canyons School District launch scholarship program to encourage teaching careers
The Aspiring Canyons Educator scholarship program is a way Canyons School District is encouraging non-teaching district employees to pursue a college degree in education.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Should Utah have a year-round school schedule?
In the 90s, the year-round school schedule slid into Utah to find a way to solve overcrowding. Can it solve other problems?3 years ago
Adam Small
Principal’s Pantries in Jordan District schools helping hungry students
Jordan School District's Principal's Pantries provide in-school and at-home food to approximately 4,000 students in need.3 years ago
Peter Johnston, Amie Schaeffer
Staffing shortage: school districts need bus drivers, crossing guards
Some school districts are struggling to hire bus drivers and crossing guards as the new school year begins.3 years ago
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV
Drivers are ignoring stop signs on school buses, Jordan School District officials say
Jordan School District’s director of transportation, is asking drivers to pay attention to the red flashing lights and stop for buses.3 years ago
Adam Small
Canyons School District finishes upgrading schools to HD security cameras
All 45 schools in Canyons School District now have HD security cameras. Administrator will be able to see finer details in the footage they capture.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Black Physicians of Utah host Back-To-School Mental Health Day
Parents, teens and clinical workers gathered at the South Salt Lake Community Center to learn and discuss the mental health issues children and teens face during back-to-school season.3 years ago
Tom Haraldsen
UEA President: There doesn’t appear to be a severe teacher shortage
UEA President Renée Pinkney says there doesn't appear to be a severe teacher shortage around the state. She even said the substitute teacher shouldn't be as bad as it's been in the past.3 years ago
Adam Small
Free vision center opened in Parkview Elementary School
A new vision center was just opened in Parkview Elementary School. It will provide care to students, families, and community members.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
What’s the lure for new teachers in Utah?
With so many teachers being hired, what's the lure for new teachers in Utah?3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
How members of the Utah PTA are like an army
The Utah PTA works with kids in classrooms across the state, and can take home what they learn to benefit their own kids.3 years ago
Adam Small
Clearfield Falcons welcome incoming sophomores on first day
The Tooele and Davis School Districts are welcoming students back to the classroom today and the Clearfield Falcons welcomed 750 sophomores.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Uintah School District purchases electric school buses
The Uintah School District's current fleet includes 27 propane and 23 diesel buses, in addition to the 10 new electric buses.3 years ago
Clayre Scott
Lakeside Elementary to start the school year with no AC
Students at Lakeside Elementary are starting school today with no air conditioning, a problem that won't be fixed for a few weeks.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
How to keep kids safe online with back to school posts
Parents and students are posting on social media about heading back to school. One IT expert joins KSL NewsRadio to discuss if this is safe.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Kindergarten classes get more access to all-day learning
Schools are starting the new school year and many districts are offering all-day kindergarten to students.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Finding common ground on education in Utah
The Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction discusses why Utahns must find common ground on education.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Back-to-sports: student-athletes mean student injuries
Back to school means back to sports. Nationwide, more than 3 million student-athletes sustained injuries throughout the season.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Is a four-day school week the answer to teacher shortage?
Tooele’s rural schools are saving money on busing costs and retaining teachers longer with a four-day school week, says the district superintendent.3 years ago