Education + Schools
Mark Jones
Davis School District welcomes hundreds of new educators this week
Roughly 300 new teachers will be welcomed this week by the Davis School District as they begin their first year in education.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah’s Hogle Zoo expanding east side with an all-Utah species exhibit
The new project expanding Utah's Hogle Zoo will include an all-Utah species exhibit. It is expected to be finished in 2023.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
U. of U. to offer scholarships to Indigenous students in Utah
The University of Utah announced that scholarships will be offered to members of Utah's eight federally recognized tribes. The university president shares details of the program with Dave & Dujanovic.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
SLC County Jail announces a new resource reentry program
Salt Lake County's reentry program helps individuals navigate the stressful transition from jail back into the community.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Study shows pandemic put students behind almost 5 years
Online school through the pandemic has proven to put students further behind than originally thought, study shows.4 years ago
Mark Jones
No answers given why Superintendent Timothy Gadson is on administrative leave
Uncertainty still exists as to why Salt Lake City School District Superintendent Timothy Gadson was placed on administrative leave last month.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Amos C. Brown Fellowship sends 43 college students to Ghana
The Amos C. Brown Fellowship has sent 43 college students to Ghana for 10 days. The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-day Saints and the NAACP teamed up for the fellowship.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
Utah Valley University awarded $1.5 million grant
Utah Valley University has received nearly $1.5 million grant from the NSF. The grant will be provide scholarships and allow further research.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe and Ladd Egan
SLC board member and former state senator ask residents to support former superintendent who allegedly faced racial discrimination
Former Superintendent Timothy Gadson was placed on administrative leave last month, no explanation was given by the district.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Study says students are falling behind, showing a decline in math
A new study indicates that the pandemic is still having an effect on students, despite some evidence of a rebound.4 years ago
Allie Litzinger
New device helps high school football players and other athletes stay safe in the heat
Safety for high school football players and other athletes includes more than safety gear. A heat reading device helps keep athletes away from heat stroke.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
Davis School District selects new assistant superintendent
Dr. Fidel A. Montero says his personal journey and academic experience equips him with tools to best support the students as he begins his new role as assistant superintendent for Davis School District.4 years ago
Dale Spaulding
Study provides additional insight into the origins of COVID-19
A U of U researcher said the 2019 coronavirus outbreak began at a live animal market with a bat, then passed through livestock.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah State Board of Education approves policy outlining how a book is banned
The Utah State Board of Education approved a policy Tuesday in how a book is banned from schools, and what happens while the book is under review.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Orem City releases possible outcomes of a school district split
The outcomes are based on whether voters pass a $595 million bond proposed by the district for the Orem School District, along with the split.4 years ago
Martha Harris
School Board, Mayor Erin Mendenhall comment on superintendent leave of absence
A Salt Lake School District spokesperson confirmed Tuesday that Superintendent Timothy Gadson was on paid leave, but did not disclose why.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
At ‘Show up for Teachers’ conference, a focus on teacher mental health
Meeting the mental health needs of Utah teachers will, said First Lady Abby Cox, better assure Utah of a bright and educated future.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah seeking to throw out lawsuit challenging the transgender athlete ban
Attorneys for the state of Utah are seeking to have a judge dismiss the transgender ban lawsuit.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Lt. Gov. Henderson announces one-time bonus for childcare workers
A one-time $2,000 childcare bonus will be given to all childcare employees around the state as announced Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Feasibility study finds Orem School District would be financially viable and stable
It was announced Tuesday evening, a feasibility study found that a Orem School District would be financially viable and stable.4 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Salt Lake City superintendent placed on administrative leave
SALT LAKE CITY — The superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District has been placed on administrative leave. The district confirmed the news this afternoon, but would not provide a reason why Timothy Gadson was placed on leave. Gadson was just named the district’s superintendent around a year ago. This is a developing story […]4 years ago
Mark Jones
Search for new university president at SUU trimmed to three candidates
After a six-month search for a new university president, SUU has announced three finalists for the position.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake City School District to conduct feasibility study on 2 high schools
A feasibility study will be conducted on West and Highland high schools of the Salt Lake City School District.4 years ago
