Education + Schools
Amanda Dickson
Literacy consultant: Phonics is winning the reading wars
A literacy expert says using the science of reading to teach reading has changed the game in the Jordan School District.3 years ago
Waverly Golden
The SafeUT app continues to keep students safe in Utah schools
The SafeUT app continues to keep students safe in schools, Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic discuss the functionality of the app.3 years ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Virtual learning continues and thrives in Jordan School District
The ability for students to work at their own pace is one of the reasons cited for the continuing popularity of virtual learning.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Parent, district spokesman talk about closing Alpine schools
A parent and a spokesman for the Alpine School District join the show to talk about the possible closure of five schools.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Park City schools under investigation for racial harassment claims
After complaints about harassment, the Office for Civil Rights is conducting investigations into several schools in Utah, including two in Park City.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Huntsman Mental Health: the Safe UT app isn’t just for kids
In the wake of mass casualty events, there's been a 20% increase in the use of the Safe UT app in the past year.3 years ago
Jessica Lowell
West Valley Students want to bring the Golden Spike back home
Some Utah elementary school students think it's time to bring the Golden Spike back home. The spike is currently kept at Stanford University in California.3 years ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Influencer and author spreading awareness and acceptance for those with autism
Author Matthew Kenslow says he wants to bring awareness and acceptance to those with autism, through social media and his own book.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
SLCC joins national trend of declining enrollment
Salt Lake Community College continues to see a decline in student enrollment. College enrollment rates are declining nationally.3 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Winter storm impacting school schedules in northern Utah
Winter conditions across the state have prompted schools to alter their schedules. Many on a two-hour delay a few opting for remote.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: Public and homeschool teachers are on the same side
Homeschool and public school teaching are often pitted against each other. But they may have more in common than you think.3 years ago
Peter Johnston
USU wide receiver Josh Davis thanks the trainers that kept him alive
Davis collapsed from non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest one week ago during USU's spring practice at Maverik Stadium.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
AEGIX Aim: Could this app be helpful during a school shooting?
Jessica Lowell shares her insight on AEGIX Aim, an app that allows school employees to communicate with each other and with police during emergencies.3 years ago
Carma Hassan, CNN
Hamlin wants this life-saving medical device required at all schools
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday that when he played football as a child, he never thought about CPR or where there might be an automated external defibrillator (AED) nearby.3 years ago
Logan Stefanich
Alpine School District exploring potential closure of 5 elementary schools
Because of expected school closures, parents at a Tuesday meeting expressed fears about their children's educational future.3 years ago
MADISON SWENSON, KSLTV.com
Gov. Cox orders flags be lowered in honor of Nashville shooting victims
Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered all flags in Utah be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Nashville school shooting victims.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Is remote learning the death of the school snow day?
Many schools are opting for remote learning when the snow starts to fly in Utah. Moving forward, will kids get snow days?3 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Lake effect snow causes school delays, remote learning in northern Utah
Lake effect snow came down hard in northern Utah. The weather prompted several school districts to opt for delayed start.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: Would we need to ban books in school if parents just parented?
Are these attempts to ban books about the books or the parenting? Amanda Dickson explores what happens if parents parented.3 years ago
Waverly Golden
SafeUT Safe Kids Fair, helps keep Utah kids safe
Salt Lake County Health and partners team up to help make Utah kids safe through the SafeUT Safe Kids Fair.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Should the Bible be banned from school libraries?
An unknown person has requested the Bible be pulled from school libraries in Davis County. Dave and Dujanovic with a school district spokesman and a state senator.3 years ago
Sam Herrera
Creating a different framework for children’s success
One author says the framework for children's futures is in need of a replacement. How can we set our children up for success?3 years ago
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts and Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News
Somebody wants the Bible removed from Davis County school libraries
Since the passage of Utah's "sensitive materials" law in 2022, Utah school districts have seen multiple requests for book reviews.3 years ago
