Education + Schools
Curt Gresseth
Teachers — going, going, gone. But where are the replacements?
Nearly half of all teachers leave the profession after the first five years. But the number of replacement teachers is about half of what is needed to sustain the teacher workforce in Utah.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
States should have more power in educational policy, said expert
Giving states more educational policy power would benefit students, says expert.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah State Board of Education votes to remove required social media disclaimers
On Aug. 4, the board voted along party lines to pass the rule that disclaimers are no longer required on social media posts by USBE members3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Is there still a teacher shortage in Utah?
On the teacher shortage, one official said the number of available jobs is dwindling, but there are still open positions.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Changing the country’s education policy to produce better results
The country's education policy is one of the most important. What can be done to change it to produce better results?3 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Three Utah Congressmen want to expand access to Pell Grants
Utah Representatives Blake Moore, Burgess Owens, and John Curtis joined members of Congress in support of expanding access to Pell Grants.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Utah school closures normal due to drop in student numbers
Some areas of Utah are seeing a drop student enrollment, resulting in closures of several elementary schools.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Back-to-school temperatures above average, says NWS
Back-to-school temperatures are expected to be above average again this year, said a meteorologist from the National Weather Service.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
STEAM learning excites students, builds life skills, according to experts
The arts have valuable impacts on the lives of people of all ages. STEAM learning is meant to develop creativity in the classroom.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah is a hotspot for homeschooling children, study finds
Utah ranks third nationwide for the best state for homeschooling children, according to a study done by the Age of Learning.3 years ago
Lindsey Aerts
Utah schools now eligible for safety grant
A recently passed bill allocates $72 million in funding for a safety grant to help schools get their buildings up to safety standards.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Should universities be responsible for student loan debt in default?
Should colleges and universities be held responsible for any student loan debt that goes into default among their students. One lawmaker says yes. Dave & Dujanovic debate it.3 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Utah first lady Abby Cox initiative to help teachers succeed
Utah first lady Abby Cox's "Show Up for Teachers" initiative advocates for teachers' support and mental health.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Keeping student-athletes safe in the heat
Student-athletes are working out in the heat as fall sports ramp up. Here's how your coaches can keep them safe and you can help.3 years ago
Phyllis Fagell
5 ways parents can shore up a middle schooler’s self-image
There are five ways parents can help maintain a middle-schooler's self-image.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
How the Biden administration’s new student-loan debt plan works
The Biden administration announced that it will pay out $39 billion in student debt relief after the Supreme Court struck down its original plan.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe and Lindsay Aerts
State Board of Education member Natalie Cline says she’s in the clear, USBE disagrees
Natalie Cline came under fire for a social media post last week claiming that public schools are complicit in “grooming children for sex trafficking.”3 years ago
Mark Jones
First Lady Abby Cox to host Show up for Teachers Conference on Wednesday
The conference will include several breakout sessions including class management, stress management and goal setting.3 years ago
Nicole Goodkind
Why college is getting more expensive?
Upon saving $5,011 in a year, it would take the average American 75 years to save up enough cash to send one of their children to one of the best universities in the country. College is getting more expensive.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe and Carlos Artiles Fortun
Diamond Ranch Academy closing after being denied a license renewal
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services said they are not renewing the licenses to Diamond Ranch Academy in southern Utah.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Parents raise concern over question on a girls soccer physical form
A form that parents must fill out before their daughters can play high school soccer is raising concerns among some parents.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah State Board of Education Member Natalie Cline under Board investigation
A spokeswoman for the Utah State Board of Education said they've received dozens of comments about Cline, some positive and some negative.3 years ago
