Education + Schools
Adam Smalls
Utah students await an announcement on loan forgiveness
Students across Utah and the country are waiting for an announcement from the White House regarding student debt.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Playground at Naples Elementary School damaged by fire
A fire behind Naples Elementary School did significant damage to a playground Monday afternoon, officials with the Uintah School District say.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Schools are seeing changes in online school enrollment
The number of students taking advantage of online learning is on the decline in many Utah school districts.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Leadership change announced at Utah State University
In a leadership change at Utah State University, Dr. James Morales is stepping down from his position as vice president of student affairs, the university announced Monday.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Ogden School District offers students free meals at eight different locations
Ogden School District officials said the meals are free of charge, and that no application is needed to get the meals.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero and Simone Seikaly
Food and friendship, students who love lunch often feel like they belong
A BYU study surveyed 800+ middle schoolers, and researchers said they linked love for lunchtime with a sense of belonging at school.4 years ago
Adam Small
Inflation limiting school supplies in classrooms
As inflation remains high, many teachers around the state are left looking for a way to fund the need for supplies.4 years ago
Jen Christensen, CNN
More kids to get access to mental and physical health treatment under new Biden plan
Millions of students should have easier access to mental and physical health services at school, that's according to a plan announced Thursday by President Biden,4 years ago
Waverly Golden
SafeUT helps save lives and keep schools safe
Over 32,000 chats on the SafeUT app were responded to last year and counselors totaled more than 1 million back-and-forth interactions.4 years ago
Chris Jacobs
Alpine School District welcomes 85,000 students back to school
In total, Alpine School District, the state's largest school district, welcomed 85,000 students to 93 schools.4 years ago
Katie Lobosco, CNN
President cancels nearly $4 billion in student loan debt connected to ITT Tech students
The move impacts 208,000 students who took a loan to attended the now-defunct for-profit ITT Technical Institute between 2005 and 2016.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah judge cancels hearing on trans athlete ruling in favor of written opinion
Tuesday's hearing was scheduled to issue a ruling on a request for a preliminary injunction against a Utah law that bans transgender athletes from competing in girls' high school sports.4 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Provo university hopes to reduce shortage of mental health practitioners
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, in Provo, graduated its first class of counselors this year.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
Parents, need a side hustle? The Murray School District is hiring
The first day of school in Murray came with a plea for parents to consider a new side hustle. The district needs support staff.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Utah middle school bans phones from entire school day
Eisenhower Middle School will not allow students to use their phones this year, even during lunch.4 years ago
Mark Jackson
Most Murray City school students start back on Monday
Murray City schools are back in session tomorrow for most district students. Students in first through 6th grades, and 8th and 12th graders will report on Monday.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Preparing and training for school emergencies
A Be Ready Utah expert discusses preparing for school emergencies, the need to have a plan ready and a list of items needed to safely handle disasters.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Elizabeth Weiler
Canyon School District making safety a top priority for the new year
The Canyons School District implemented some changes over the summer after an internal audit of its safety measures.4 years ago
KATE DAVIS
Salt Lake City School District students and staff get free UTA passes
Students and staff in the Salt Lake City School District have started receiving their free UTA passes, which cover most transportation services.4 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Alpine School District restricts 52 library books
The Alpine School District recently put restrictions on 52 library books, many of which represent marginalized communities.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Judge considering injunction to allow transgender girls to play girls high school sports
Attorneys for three transgender girls are asking a judge to grant them an injunction on Utah's law barring these individuals from competing in high school sports that matches the gender they identify with.4 years ago
Adam Small
Canyons School District starting the year with a teacher and staff shortage
Canyons School District will start of the school year with a teacher and staff shortage. The district has over 150 openings.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Back-to-school shopping this year will have families navigating rising prices
Back-to-school shopping will be a little more expensive this year as families navigate rising prices.4 years ago
