Education + Schools
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Amid ‘tension’ in Alpine School District, board votes to study potential district reconfiguration
Alpine School District's board of education has voted unanimously to begin a study into reconfiguring the biggest district in the Beehive State.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Student found with unloaded gun at Tooele Junior High
Tooele Police said a resource officer learned about the gun from an administrator, who heard from a teacher, who heard from a student.3 years ago
Adam Small and Samantha Herrera
$300,000 cleanup getting property back to raising money for public schools
The School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has to clear decades worth of bullets and rifle pellets from a former Boy Scouts camp.3 years ago
Logan Stefanich
Parents file lawsuit against Alpine School District over potential closure of 5 elementary schools
The suit comes less than a month after the same group of parents threatened to bring legal action against the Alpine School district.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
What teachers want during Teacher Appreciation week — R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Teachers and parents alike work tirelessly to educate and raise kids. Here's what one organization says about appreciating your teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.3 years ago
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News
State School Board restores climate change science standard by 1 vote
The majority of the Utah State Board of Education members ended up rejecting a recommendation that would remove climate change language from the state's science standards.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Hoax threats made across the country had Provo and Orem police on standby this morning
Possible hoax threats against Utah schools were made this morning and police are on standby in case those threats are real.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City School District announces new superintendent
Dr. Elizabeth Grant has been named as the new superintendent for the Salt Lake City School District. Grant is a native of Salt Lake City.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Changing to student-centered learning in Utah schools
Education officials say student-centered learning helps those who struggle with the traditional model but can also help accelerated students.3 years ago
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
