Education + Schools
Kristin M. Hall and Adrian Sainz, Associated Press
Some states now require public schools to teach kids about gun safety
Utah, Tennessee and Arkansas have passed laws to require students to learn about gun safety. Utah parents will have the option to opt their children out of gun safety lessons.9 months ago
Bryanna Willis and Kennedy Camarena, KSL NewsRadio
BYU offers immigration courses as part of its Continuing Education program
Brigham Young University is offering a course for people who want to learn the ins-and-outs of immigration law.9 months ago
Andrew Adams, KSL TV
Parental concerns rise over handling of sewage issue at SLC charter
The speed that sewage repairs have been completed at the Open Classroom school has raised concerns among parents about a potential ongoing health risk.9 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL.com
Salt Lake County Council votes to cut parks and recreation child care program funding
The Salt Lake County Council voted in favor of eliminating funding for the parks and recreation child care program on Tuesday.10 months ago
Bryanna Willis
SLCC launches program to help athletes pursuing Olympic dreams
A new program at Salt Lake Community College is attempting to give Olympic level athletes an education while they train.10 months ago
Eva Terry, Deseret News
Should Utah’s Granite School District be split in half?
Some parents are wondering if it would be a good idea to split Granite School District in half due to how large it is.10 months ago
ROD MCGUIRK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December
The Australian government has begun a public education campaign with tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of a world-first national 16-year age limit taking effect in December.10 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Local initiatives show promise in helping Utah children succeed
Utah already invests heavily in its youth, but many youth service programs are isolated from other departments. A new report suggests the funds could be more effective if they were coordinated with local initiatives.10 months ago
Associated Press
New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools
Oklahoma Superintendent Lindel Fields said in a statement he has “no plans to distribute Bibles or a Biblical character education curriculum in classrooms.”10 months ago
Associated Press
Brown University rejects Trump’s offer for priority funding, citing concerns over academic freedom
Brown President Christina Paxson turned down the proposal on Wednesday in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, citing academic freedom.10 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Audit: More stringent selection policies could lead to less ‘sensitive materials’ in school libraries
The audit found 95% of 22 reviewed books had sexual content, per Utah code.10 months ago
Michael Houck
Bullet found in Davis High School bathroom prompts police investigation
Noelia Wallace, with Kaysville police, said a single 9 mm bullet was found at approximately 9:30 a.m. and prompted school officials to call police.10 months ago
Heather Peterson and Jacob Freeman
Ogden charter school wasn’t notified about bomb threat, shooting nearby, school says
Parents of children at an Ogden charter school are concerned that their school wasn't promptly notified by police after a reported bomb threat and a deadly shooting near Ben Lomond High School.10 months ago
Josuee Sanchez
Salt Lake City Council postpones vote on changing zoning rules for West High remodeling
The decision comes from concerns about the project that were brought up in a previous meeting that had not been resolved.10 months ago
Jacob Freeman and Simone Seikaly
Students at Willard Elementary cleared to go home after hazmat scare
Willard Elementary School officials called police about a suspicious substance inside a package they'd been expecting.10 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Shooter still at large after student killed near Ben Lomond High School
After a student of Ben Lomond High School was shot and killed on Tuesday night, police were still searching for the shooter on Wednesday.10 months ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Fifth graders in Stansbury Park turn flooding into hands-on science lesson
When a massive rainstorm flooded Tooele County this past weekend, most people were focused on cleanup and damage assessments. But in one Stansbury Park classroom, all that water led to a unique learning opportunity.10 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Utah transgender sports lawsuit dropped as US Supreme Court to hear similar cases
The dismissal follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear similar cases nationwide.10 months ago
KSL.com
Former USU lineman Kingsley Holliday, accused of rape, pleads guilty to sexual battery
Holliday was charged in 1st District Court on multiple counts including aggravated kidnapping and rape. Last week, Holliday pleaded no contest to reduced charges.10 months ago
Bryanna Willis
A Utah man wants to get rid of school lunch debt and says a specialty license plate is the solution
A Utah man says he will use his foundation to pay for 500 car license plates as a way to solve the state's school lunch debt. To get a specialty car license plate in the state, there first has to be 500 orders placed.10 months ago
Josuee Sanchez
Some parents concerned about booklet given to students in two Utah school districts
The booklet is titled "Why I Love America," and parents of the Canyons and Alpine School Districts have raised concerns about what they call its overly simplified history of the United States.10 months ago
Emma Riley, KSL TV
Jordan School District drivers teach students how to stay safe while riding the bus
Jordan School District school bus drivers are on a mission to save lives this school year.11 months ago
Britt Johnson
Weber district schools prepare for measles with updated policies
Weber School District officials say they want a good game plan in place prior to any possible measles spread.11 months ago
