Education + Schools
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
Elizabeth Weiler
Orem City residents to vote on separating from Alpine School District
For the first time in history, registered voters of Orem will have the chance to vote on a new Orem City School District.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Orem City Council voting on split from Alpine School District
A resolution of a split from the Alpine School District was introduced Tuesday evening by the Orem City Council.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Data shows Utah students showing signs of academic recovery
Utah students are showing signs of academic recovery that's according to data released Tuesday by the Utah State Board of Education.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Be Ready Utah: Fire Prevention Week … are you prepared?
On this year's one-hundredth fire prevention week, the American Red Cross of Utah aims to inform residents of how to prepare for a home fire.4 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: My new side hustle — substitute teaching in Salt Lake City
I don't know when I was more nervous, the first time I ran the board at KSL NewsRadio or my first time substitute teaching 5th graders.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah teacher wins 2022 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools award
A Utah teacher was one of 20 winners nationwide to be awarded the 2022 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Canyons School District provide free glasses to elementary school students
The Canyons School District provided about 30 students from East Midvale Elementary with much-needed, free glasses on Thursday.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
DACA ruled illegal by court, but current “Dreamers” still protected
Current Dreamers are still protected by the law and can continue to renew their applications, but new applicants are barred.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Church leader speaks of caring for the earth at Why It Matters conference
Bishop L. Todd Budge, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks on caring for the earth Wednesday at the Why it Matters conference in Orem.4 years ago
Ashmita Shanthakumar
Tooele School District launches program to help students experiencing homelessness
The Tooele School District offers resources to students and their families who experience homelessness and take donations to help those in need.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Three schools in Tooele went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon
An armed robbery suspect caused three schools in Tooele to go into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon. The lockdown was lifted at the end of the school day. The suspect is still being sought.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake City School District names interim superintendent
After the departure of Dr. Timothy Gadson as superintendent, Bates agreed to come out of retirement to serve on in interim basis.4 years ago
Becky Bruce and Jessica Lowell
Orem, Alpine School District split debate centers on whose math you believe
The Utah Taxpayers Association supports the break-up of the Alpine district, in part because it finds problems with the data used by the Stronger Together Coalition, which opposes the split.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Other paths to consider when thinking about attending college
Following the student loan forgiveness announcement, college is on everyone's mind. Dave Noriega takes an in-depth look at the alternatives.4 years ago
