Education + Schools
Betsy Klein and MJ Lee, CNN
Biden administration kicks off student loan debt forgiveness process
The Biden administration began its efforts aimed at student loan forgiveness on Thursday.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
At Alpine school board meeting, Natalie Cline claims district allows porn in classrooms
Whether Cline, from the Utah Board of Education, can speak at the Alpine district meeting (where she doesn't reside) was questioned.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
American Leadership Academy responds to homecoming incident
American Leadership Academy responded to allegations of body shaming and dress code at a high school homecoming dance.4 years ago
Adam Small
Ancient volcanic ash found at Lake Mead, researchers say
Rocks with volcanic ash that could be 12 million years old have recently been found at Lake Mead, according to researchers from UNLV.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
U of U students rally in support of Mahsa Amini, woman killed in Iran
University of Utah students protested the death of Mahsa Amini on Tuesday. Amini was recently killed by the Iran's Morality Police.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Layton High’s Teen Resource Center set to open Wednesday
A Teen Resource Center will open Wednesday at Layton High School. It will be the fifth such school in the boundaries of Davis School District.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Controversial homecoming dress code ends in protest
Dozens of girls were denied entry to the American Leader Ship Academy homecoming dance based on what they were wearing.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
First grade teacher in Magna arrested on felony child sexual abuse charges
Elk Run Elementary first grade teacher Dale Anderson was arrested this morning on felony child sexual abuse charges.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Wheelchair Palooza at Woodward Park City
Aaron Fotheringham, aka "Wheelz" from Nitro Circus taught and performed tricks at Wheelchair Palooza in Park City.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City School District is parting ways with its superintendent
The Salt Lake City School District announced it is parting ways with its superintendent during a board meeting Friday evening.4 years ago
Adam Small
BYU study finds role-modeling, hands-on learning most effective financial education for kids
Financial education from parents to their children is best done through modeling and hands-on learning, according to researchers.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Dance to be held at South Valley School for students with special needs
Tonight at 6 p.m., South Valley School in West Jordan is hosting a dance for special needs students.4 years ago
Andrew Gordon
Bill to help with seamless transition, if Orem votes for its own school district
Utah Sen. Keith Grover (R-Provo) has opened a bill that would help with a seamless transition should Orem voters decide in November to split away from the Alpine School District and create its own school district.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Counselors on hand at Layton High after off-campus stabbing
The 15-year-old stabbing victim and the 16-year-old suspect are students at Layton High School. The fight took place off campus.4 years ago
Chris Jacobs
Utah State Board of Education asking for input on risk prevention survey
The Utah State Board of Education voted to pull support for the risk prevention survey in June, but it seeking feedback before making a final decision.4 years ago
Harmeet Kaur, CNN
Why some people are still fascinated by college rankings
Since the first list in 1983, the ranking formula U.S. News uses has evolved considerably, though the schools that dominate have remained much the same.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Layton High student stabbed with pruning shears during fight, hospitalized
Police said the fight took place at Layton Commons Park across the street from Layton High.4 years ago
Allie Litzinger
Anonymous donor to pay for all student meals at Manila Elementary
The financial donation to Manila Elementary will allow all students in attendance to have free meals for the remainder of the school year.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Westminster College to change name to Westminster University in 2023
Beginning in the fall of 2023, Westminster will change its name to Westminster University as announced on Monday by the school.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Child Passenger Safety Week reminds us to buckle up
Sept. 18-24, 2022 is Child Passenger Safety Week, CPS, says the Utah Department of Public Safety.4 years ago
Collin Binkley Associated Press
Reading, math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Math and reading scores for America’s 9-year-olds fell dramatically during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new federal study — offering an early glimpse of the sheer magnitude of the learning setbacks dealt to the nation’s children. Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math […]4 years ago
Mark Jones
Some Skyline High students released early Wednesday due to flooding
Some students at Skyline High School were released a little early Wednesday due to flooding in the school as a result from the heavy rain that passed over Salt Lake City.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
Bountiful police arrest suspect who caused temporary lockdown
Police have arrested the suspect who caused a temporary lockdown of Bountiful High School yesterday.4 years ago
