Education + Schools
Curt Gresseth
Hackers can target schools for kids’ data, here’s how to stay safer
Education systems and schools can be a target for hackers, but like other forms of data, kids data can be protected.3 years ago
Britt Johnson
Police urge safe driving as school gets back in session
Thousands of students will soon be walking to-and-from school, Police are urging both drivers to be careful as school gets back in session.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
School supplies are rising in cost, but districts can help
Back to school means back to the store for many families, but the long lists of school supplies can empty wallets.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Why the PTA price jump? Donations over events
Certain PTA donations requests have increased in price, which has some parents wondering why.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Solid schedules can help mental health during back-to-school
One expert says parents should set a good example when it comes to routine. That includes limiting devices before bedtime.3 years ago
Britt Johnson
Utah schools struggling to find crossing guards
Riverdale Police say they are having to step in and fill positions when crossing guards are hard to find.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Lawmaker wants to make school hoax threats a felony
A Utah lawmaker wants to make all school hoax threats a second-degree felony.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Davis School District reaches settlement with Tichenor-Cox family
Izzy Tichenor was a fifth grader who endured weeks of bullying at Foxboro Elementary School in the Davis School District.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Bedtimes and device limits can prevent back to school anxiety
It is back-to-school time already. Here's what parents can do to help their kids avoid anxiety as the kids head back to school.3 years ago
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
