Education + Schools
Mark Jones
Bates sworn in as SLCSD interim superintendent
Dr. Martin W. Bates was sworn in as interim superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District on Wednesday night.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Halloween safety tips for pets
Although Halloween can be a fun time to dress your pets up, it's important to remember some tips and tricks to keep your pet safe.4 years ago
Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman and Rachel Clarke, CNN
Texas Ranger under investigation for his inaction at Uvalde school massacre, sources tell CNN
A member of the Texas Rangers has been suspended and is being investigated for what he did and didn't do during the Uvalde school massacre.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
National Report Card shows decline in math and reading, but it’s not as bad in Utah
The National Assessment of Educational Progress showed huge declines in math and reading tests for both fourth and eighth grades.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Dairy West awards New Bridge School students with $1,500
A group of sixth-grade students from the New Bridge School for STEM Education got awarded $1,500.4 years ago
BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and JOCELYN GECKER AP Education Writers
Online school put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.
The scale of the problem were apparent in AP interviews with nearly 50 school leaders, teachers, parents, and health officials,4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Students at Vineyard Elementary flaunt pink for Ryder
A sixth-grader, Ryder was hit on his bike while riding to a park, his fellow classmates are showing support by wearing his favorite color.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
New bat exhibit on display at Utah preserve in Park City
Soar with Bats features a bat theater, live bats to watch, and hands-on interactive and educational activities about bats.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
After education board’s update, group says porn is still in libraries
Ahead of the 2023 Utah Legislative Session, educators, lawmakers, and the public are at odds over rules about pornography in public schools.4 years ago
KSL NewsRadio
Letter from the newsroom: We pulled an inaccurate article
Dear readers and listeners of KSL NewsRadio, This Thursday morning, for an hour and 25 minutes, KSL NewsRadio’s website featured a headline reading: “Alpine School District announces 7 possible school closures in Orem”. The headline and the accompanying article were inaccurate. We pulled the story after those nearly 90 minutes because our radio newsroom leadership […]4 years ago
Ariane de Vogue and Katie Lobosco, CN
Judge denies attempt to block student loan forgiveness from taking effect
The appeal was considered an uphill battle since lower courts ruled the Brown County Taxpayers Association didn't have "standing" to bring the challenge.4 years ago
Amir Vera and Kiely Westhoff, CNN
Princeton University officials are intensifying the search for a student who disappeared last week
It's been five days since 20-year-old Misrach Ewunetie, a junior at Princeton University, went missing, prompting university officials to intensify their search.4 years ago
Dale Spaulding
How will the $595 million bond for Alpine School District affect residents?
The Alpine School Board bond that is showing up on ballots this year has a lot of discussion surrounding it.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Kindergarteners now learning to bike ride in P.E.
A Utah elementary is among the 700 schools nationwide implementing the bike riding program for kindergarteners.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Record-breaking trends going on at Weber State University
OGDEN, Utah — Enrollment and retention numbers at Weber State University are trending upwards in a record-breaking way, according to a news release. Currently, the university has 29,914 students, which is the largest student body WSU has ever had. That comes on the heels of an all-time record number of degrees handed out at the […]4 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
SUU sees largest increase in enrollment out of Utah System of Higher Education
Southern Utah University saw the largest increase in enrollment than any other institution a part of the Utah System of Higher Education.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
College graduation rates in Utah lower than national average, audit says
College graduation rates in Utah are below the national average, while the state spends more money on higher education than many surrounding states.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah education official weighs in on the state’s average ACT scores
Utah was above the national average in 2022, with a composite score of 19.9.4 years ago
Mark Jones
A new location for Judge Memorial Catholic High School? It could happen
School officials with Judge Memorial Catholic High School say the facilities at the current location are too old and will explore selling the property and move to a new location.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
U of U Health offering full-tuition scholarships for pharmacy program
First-year students applying for the pharmacy program in Fall 2023 will be eligible. This will also cut the cost of the pharmacy program by 25%.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe and Kira Hoffelmeyer
Complaint alleges discrimination against Latino students in Alpine School District
An advocacy group alleged that Alpine School District discriminates based on race and income, and diverts money away from Title I schools.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
New exhibition coming to the BYU Museum of Art, depicts 20th century African American History
A new exhibition is opening soon at the BYU Museum of Art on October 15, 2022, featuring over 50 works depicting African American History.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Number of students taking ACT in Utah increased in 2022
The number of Utah students taking the ACT college entrance exam increased by 8.6% in 2022, says the Utah State Board of Education.4 years ago
