Education + Schools
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
Mark Jones
Granite School District is studying potential closure of an elementary school
Granite School District is studying the potential closure of Western Hills Elementary School, according to spokesman Ben Horsley.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris and Lindsay Aerts
Senator proposing a different kind of change to DEI offices in Utah
NORTH OGDEN, Utah — A Utah representative is working on a new proposal involving diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI, programs after trying to strike them down last year. Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, submitted a proposal last year that would eliminate DEI offices at several public universities across the state. His reasoning, at the time, […]3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Weber State University providing Utah students support amid SCOTUS denial of debt relief
Weber State University program allows Utah students to know that their going to have funding to pay for their tuition, fees and books.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
“Right-sized schools”: Salt Lake board hears recommendations for school closures
A district official recommended the board study seven schools for possible closure in the future: Emerson, Hawthorne, Bennion, Jackson, Newman, Riley, and Wasatch Elementary Schools.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City School Board to get list of possible elementary school closures Tuesday
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Salt Lake City School Board will be presented with a list of schools that could potentially close.3 years ago
Ashley R. Williams, Carrington Peavy and Dawn Sawyer, CNN
Live in the Carolinas and heading to college? This university says you could get free tuition next fall
Starting next f.all, students from families earning $150,000 annually or less can attend the Durham, North Carolina-based university on a full tuition grant3 years ago
Mark Jones
Ransomware criminals are out there, who is prone to be a victim?
Ransomware criminals are attacking vulnerable segments such as school districts. How safe do you feel about your child's school or school district?3 years ago
Britt Johnson
New Salt Lake City School District superintendent taking on opportunities and challenges
Salt Lake City School District has a new superintendent, Elizabeth Grant. She is ready to take on the opportunities and challenges.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Is there a student loan forgiveness backup plan? President Biden is working on one
After the US Supreme Court overturned his student debt relief plan, President Biden is working on a new plan. ABC News Anne Flaherty joined KSL NewsRadio with details.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
55 athletes nominated to U.S. national teams, most from Park City program
This year, 55 current or alumni athletes of the program were nominated to U.S. national or junior national teams.3 years ago
Clayre Scott
What’s next for people with student loan debt?
Millions of people believed they would no longer have to worry about their student loan debt. Now, they are left to worry about paying them off.3 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Alpine School board votes to close two schools
Parents and children will see two elementary schools in the Alpine School District close, and the boundaries of others move.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah schools and higher ed officials respond to affirmative action
Two Utah institutions said race is not a consideration for admission and that the Supreme Court ruling wouldn't impact admissions.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Two Utah professors react to Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions
Two Utah professors react to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling suddenly stoping race-based affirmative action admissions policies at colleges and universities.3 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Utah fares better than most in latest report card from National Center for Education
The report card highlights a decline in both reading and math scores last year, nationwide, but not in Utah.3 years ago
Clayre Scott
Why the SLC school board shut down its virtual elementary school
The Salt Lake City School District said the decision wasn't an easy one. Some teachers and parents have mixed feelings.3 years ago