Education + Schools
Allie Litzinger
University of Utah to add 5,000 new on-campus housing units by 2030
The University of Utah needs to expand its housing by a large number in order to keep up with the school's growth.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Granite School District and West Valley Police partner to train for active shooter scenarios
While no students were in the classrooms today, The Granite School District and West Valley Police were using the school to train for an active shooter.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Choice in education; where does legislation stand after the pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic required a shift in education and its accessibility. Now, post-pandemic-peak, parents are considering options and asking questions about education legislation.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Salt Lake City School District looking at possible school closures
The Salt Lake City School District is looking at closing schools, but closures probably won't happen for another year as the school looks at options.4 years ago
Mark Jackson
Program connects special needs kids and student-athletes through soccer
A Davis County program is bringing student-athletes and kids with special needs together through playing soccer.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
16-year-old shot dead in Piute County, 17-year-old suspect in custody
The Piute County School District did not expand on the situation but said it had resources available to anyone in need.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Grief and tragedy: How to navigate the conversation with children
Jenn Oxboro, a licensed social worker specializing in family trauma, told KSL NewsRadio's Dave and Dujanovic that saying nothing is a mistake.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Religious headwear should not be prohibited according to one lawmaker
SALT LAKE CITY — A state lawmaker wants to make it illegal to ask students to take off religious headwear or clothing when playing school sports. Representative Candice Pieurcci said she’s running the bill after a group of Sikh students in her district were asked to take off their turbans or forfeit their game. Pierucci […]4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero and Waverly Golden
Alta High School evacuated after suspicous package found, determined non-explosive
The Sandy Police Department determined a suspicious bag left at Alta High School non-explosive after it was left by a former student.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler and Allie Litzinger
College enrollment numbers dropping nationally, Utah’s solutions
A new study shows that across the nation, college and high education population and enrollment are dropping. Utah is also affected.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
USU program helped Nebo Utah School District students in need before the holidays
USU Extension 4-H members and their families helped ambassadors assemble and deliver over 200 meal kits to the Nebo Utah School District.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
School choice bill coming back in Utah’s 2023 legislative session
A school choice bill aims to give parents more options for their children's education. Utah parents would be given funding for schools of their choosing.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Expert provides tips and advice to parents on internet safety
An expert says to improve internet safety, parents need to be involved in their children's online activity. This comes following an abduction of a Layton teenager this week.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
How to improve your relationships in the New Year
David Schramm, Utah State University Extension family life specialist, has four tips to help you become a better partner or spouse in 2023.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Granite Park Junior High staff member arrested, accused of sex with 14-year-old student
A staff member of Granite Park Junior High School was arrested Tuesday and accused of engaging in unlawful sexual acts with a 14-year-old, school district police said4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Kwanzaa celebrations begin, honoring African American culture and history
Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and ends on January 1, celebrating African American culture and history through several principles.4 years ago
Jessica Lowell & Devin Oldroyd
TikTok likely to stay in Utah’s Higher Education system
Despite universities across the country banning TikTok on campus, it likely won't be going anywhere in Utah's higher education system.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Are high school students prepared for employment by graduation?
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Cox is enforcing a new rule where job qualifications no longer require a four-year degree. The change raises the question, what skills do students out of high school or without a degree need? What are they lacking? Further, After Gov. Cox’s new rule, people may begin to change their minds […]4 years ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Some universities are now restricting TikTok access on campus
The bans come as a growing number of lawmakers scrutinize TikTok over possible national security concerns due to its ties to China.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Bus driver in Utah brings the joy of Christmas to students
HIGHLAND, Utah — The holidays are stressful, especially for student-teacher relationships. But one Utah school bus driver is helping kids feel festive rather than stress. Scott Russell has been driving a bus for Freedom Elementary for years. He hopes to remind kids what the holidays are all about — joy. This year he dressed as […]4 years ago
Adam Small and Devin Oldroyd
UPDATE: 14-year-old arrested in connection to Entheos Academy shooting threat
Entheos Academy administrators said a parent reported a shooting threat on Snapchat made towards students on the school's Kearns campus.4 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Snell & Wilmer awarding three-year grant to Guadalupe school
A three-year grant has been awarded to Guadalupe School, a school for children immigrants and refugees. The grant was awarded by Snell & Wilmer.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Four-year degrees will no longer be required for state jobs
SALT LAKE CITY — Higher education is not a one-size fits all solution for hopes of getting a great career. Gov. Cox and the state of Utah are now doing away with a four-year degree requirement for state jobs. “Far too often degrees have become blanketed barriers to entry to too many jobs,” said Gov. […]4 years ago