Education + Schools
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
Curt Gresseth
Salt Lake City School District audit reports declining enrollment, low capacity
A Salt Lake City School District audit found that the district used just 57% of the available space in its elementary schools.4 years ago
Britt Johnson
Families suing Davis School District after students claimed to have been harassed
The Davis School District is facing a lawsuit from three families who say their students were racially harassed.4 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Gov. Cox’s 2024 budget proposal includes raise for teachers, UEA grateful
Utah teachers could get a $6,000 raise in 2024 if Gov. Cox's proposed 2024 budget is approved. UEA President Renée Pinkney applauds Cox's support.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Researchers at BYU successfully sequenced the entire genome of leopard species going extinct
Researchers at the BYU and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute used samples from one captive mainland clouded leopard and one wild Sunda clouded leopard to successfully sequence the entire genome of leopard species.4 years ago
Allessandra Harris
Gov. Cox announces state will loosen hiring requirements
The state of Utah will loosen hiring requirements, Gov. Spencer Cox announced on Tuesday. Only in certain jobs, will a four-year degree be required.4 years ago
Britt Johnson
Citing inflation, Utah governor indicates tuition freeze is coming
Utah Higher Education Commissioner Dave Woolstenhulme said the freeze is good news for those who've been contemplating a college education.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Uintah School District announces a two-hour late start for Tuesday
The Uintah School District says due to additional snow coming to the area, it is announcing a two-hour late start for all of its schools on Tuesday.4 years ago
Sara Smart, CNN
71 years after starting college, a 90-year-old woman is graduating
A 90-year-old woman will finally walk across the stage and receive her diploma, 71 years after she first enrolled in college.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
How to to keep your poinsettias healthy this winter season
Utah State University Extension horticulturist, Taun Beddes shares how to keep your poinsettias healthy this holiday season.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Tax cuts, teacher salary raise among budget recommendations by Cox
On Thursday, Gov. Cox announced significant tax cuts and a salary increase for all teachers are included in his recommendations for the fiscal year 2024 budget.4 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
West Jordan Elementary School is closing its gates after 40 years
West Jordan Elementary is closing its gate for the last time at the end of the school year, due to safety issues within the infrastructure.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Expert joins Inside Sources on women accessing homeless resources
Emily Darowski, Associate Director for the Utah Women and Leadership Project, discusses a recent study the project conducted on women accessing homeless resources in Utah.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Student loan forgiveness resolution on hold until 2023
Jason Iuliano, associate professor of law for the University of Utah spoke to Dave and Dujanovic about the student loan forgiveness block.4 years ago
Tom Haraldsen
Checking in on the status of full-day kindergarten in Utah
Policy analyst with Voices for Utah Children reveals whether full-day kindergarten could be in the cards for next year.4 years ago
