Education + Schools
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Davis School District board votes to retain Bible in all district libraries
The committee that reviewed the Bible for the district explained that the "book does not contain sensitive material as defined in Utah Code."3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio; Daniella Rivera and Emiley Morgan Dewey, KSL TV
Utah book challenges by the numbers: A KSL investigation
KSL investigated the number of book challenges in each of Utah's 41 school districts. This is what we discovered in the data.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Research finds Utah test scores still recovering, but faring better than other states
Utah test scores aren't back to pre-pandemic levels but resources like after-school programs and tutoring are helping students catch up.3 years ago
Jeanne Sahadi and Parker Leipzig, CNN
This tool helps teens think about careers that will actually last
The Careers of the Future Index is intended to help educate teens, guidance counselors, parents, and anyone curious about getting into different fields.3 years ago
Arianne Brown for KSL.com
Southern Utah University freshman wins ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Southern Utah University freshman Kira Paskett wins "Wheel of Fortune." The game showS episode aired June 6.3 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Utah is seeing more guns in schools
Utah has been experiencing more incidents of guns in schools. Ben Horsley with the Granite School District, shares his thoughts on why we are seeing an increase, and what students can do to report it.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe and Devin Oldroyd
Davis School District releases details on complaint against The Book of Mormon
KAYSVILLE, Utah — The Davis County School District has released a complaint filed by a parent against The Book of Mormon. This comes after complaints against both the Bible and The Book of Mormon and the removal of the Bible from certain schools’ bookshelves. The complaint comes from Kaysville Junior High. It specifies violence, specifically […]3 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Lawmaker says Bible ban didn’t follow the law he helped create
A Utah lawmaker tells KSL NewsRadio Davis School District's decision to ban the Bible from schools didn't follow the law he helped create.3 years ago
Britt Johnson
Utah looks to supplement COVID education funds as they expire
The Utah Board of Education is looking for funds to replace the COVID educational funds that are expiring in the fall.3 years ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
‘They never gave up’: 39 incarcerated individuals graduate from South Park Academy
Monday's graduation was the first for South Park Academy at the new Utah State Correctional Facility and the first through the Salt Lake City School District.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Are your children bored? Is it good or bad? An expert weighs in
A psychologist at BYU says there are some real benefits to children being bored.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Following complaint against Bible in schools, Book of Mormon receives complaint for “sensitive content”
First it was the Bible and now Davis School District has a complaint against the Book of Mormon being on school bookshelves.3 years ago
Aubri Wuthrich
UVU Police Academy has more women graduating than ever before
Female officers tend to use less force and are good at de-escalating situations and using communication techniques.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
AI used to detect guns and keep schools safe during shooting situations
From writing essays to generating art, now AI is detecting guns and helping keep schools safe in shooting situations.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Dickson: For the parents of the class of 2023 graduates
The parents of the class of 2023 graduates deserve some kudos — as do the graduates themselves.3 years ago
Sara Smart, Caroll Alvarado and Ashley R. Williams
Commencement speaker surprises UMass Boston graduates with $1,000 at graduation ceremony
Two thousand undergrads learned they’d be receiving two envelopes containing a total of $1,000, according to the university.3 years ago
Waverly Golden
One year since Uvalde school shooting: Does a memorial help with mental health and healing?
It's been one year since the devastating school shooting that happened in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Teenager dies after decorative post falls on her in West Bountiful
West Bountiful police say a 16-year-old girl died Tuesday after a decorative post fell on her, while she was visiting with friends after school.3 years ago
Britt Johnson
Summer schools focusing on literacy and math, keeping students form ‘backsliding’
The past 3 summers Davis School District has focused on literacy & math. This is "critical,", says Traci Robbins with Davis County.3 years ago
Britt Johnson
Most Utah high schools have a high graduation rate
High School graduation is underway across the state. Utah typically falls in the upper 80% for graduation rate.3 years ago
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN
America has an umpire shortage. Unruly parents aren’t helping
Bad behavior from parents stretches to sports like softball and basketball – which are also short umpires and referees.3 years ago
Alyse Jones
13-year-old Oklahoma boy makes history as he crosses stage as college graduate
Elijah Muhammad's family says he's the youngest African American to graduate college with a degree in computer science and cybersecurity.3 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Alta High School senior is Utah winner of Doodle for Google
A student from Alta High School is the Utah winner of Doodle for Google, her artwork was displayed on the Google homepage.3 years ago
