Education + Schools
Simone Seikaly
H.B. 215, combining “school choice” and teacher raises, approved by Utah House
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has said previously that he would not approve a voucher, or school choice program that didn't include a teacher pay bonus.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Intermountain Healthcare hosts mountain safety events to keep Utah skiers and sledders out of the ER
Two events hosted by Intermountain Healthcare trauma teams educated Utah skiers and sledders about the importance of wearing a helmet.4 years ago
Mark Jones
UEA opposes H.B. 215, says “school choice” and teacher salaries are separate
The Utah Education Association wants a teacher pay increase with no strings attached.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utah House Education Committee gives thumbs up to school voucher bill
A school voucher bill is heading to the full Utah State House for consideration. The bill involves things such as a bonus for teachers.4 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
One thing is certain – any upgrade for West High School will be costly
Each option for West High discussed at a community meeting this week is around $300 to $415 million and could take eight years to complete.4 years ago
Mark Jones
School choice and teacher salary among the many bills being discussed
A bill focusing on school choice and teacher pay is being discussed in the 2023 Utah Legislative Session.4 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah Legislature hopes to address school choice this session
Critics say "school choice" is a slight against public schools because it would take money from the general fund.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Snow College softball player dies in car accident
Snow College student and athlete Paige Rydalch reportedly died in a car crash Monday morning. She was an infielders on the school's softball team.4 years ago
Heather McShane
First Black student at BYU walked the halls over eight decades ago
The first black student at BYU was actually a master's student named Norman Wilson studying agricultural economics.4 years ago
Britt Johnson and Simone Seikaly
Chat GPT app/webpage utilizing AI creating challenges for Utah teachers
The Chat GPT website and app can easily help students with certain homework assignments, like essays and research papers.4 years ago
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
