Education + Schools
Devin Oldroyd
Hogle Zoo welcomes new Red Panda in effort to conserve the species
Utah's Hogle Zoo welcomes a new red panda, Priya, to its Asian Highlands exhibit. It hopes to breed her with Mow Mow, a red panda currently living there.4 years ago
Michele Rowe
Flight instructor, student, die in crash of USU Aviation plane
Officials said a teacher and student affiliated with USU aviation were killed in a plane crash near Wellsville.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Utah State University reports on Latina women’s status in Utah
The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project researched disparities between Latina Women and all women in Utah.4 years ago
Martha Harris
Utah adults struggling in their civics knowledge, a UVU study said
Utah adults get an almost failing grade in their civics knowledge, according to a study from Utah Valley University.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utah State Board of Education drops support for risk prevention survey
Utah schools have given kids a health and risk prevention survey since 2003, but the State Board of Education recently pulled its support for the survey.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah student performance knocked down during COVID-19 restrictions
A review of multiple Utah student performance exams found "significant impacts" in mathematics achievement across grades.4 years ago
ELLIE COOK and MARK JONES
East High students walkout in support of gun control, honor Texas shooting victims
Students at East High held a walkout Friday morning in support of more gun control and to honor the victims of the recent school shooting in Texas.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Swastikas drawn in yearbooks at a Sandy school, administration investigating
Swastikas were drawn in some of the yearbooks at Waterford School, a private school in Sandy, school administrators are looking into the matter.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake County Library’s summer reading program starts June 1
The Salt Lake County Library's summer reading program will begin June 1. This year's program is entitled "Oceans of Possibilities."4 years ago
Martha Harris
Free period product dispensers placed at Hillcrest Junior High
Utah lawmakers unanimously voted to pass a bill providing schools with free period product dispensers. The dispensers are starting as a pilot program in the Murray School District.4 years ago
Dan Bammes
Jordan District will temporarily allow leis, other cultural attire, at graduation
The Jordan district will allow items of cultural significance at graduation this year, and will revisit their policy again before next year.4 years ago
Martha Harris
Police investigate Ogden High attack of a student by another student
Police expect to file assault charges in the Ogden High attack this week. The victim's mother wants parents to talk to their kids.4 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Utah sees steady increase in graduation rates
Utah saw a gradual overall increase in its graduation rate over the past eight years. Data released Tuesday, shows rates by school.4 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Granite School District releases statement on reported incident of racism
Granite School District issues a new statement regarding an alleged incident of racism.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Gardening expert discusses how to perfect Utah’s most Googled vegetable
A study by allaboutgardening.com has found that potatoes are the most Googled vegetable in Utah. The website says people Google the vegetable about how to grow them.4 years ago
Adam Small
U of U extends pilot program, no ACT/SAT scores needed through 2024
The school says the pilot program is intended to broaden access to students, and to continue studying the effect of test scores on the application process.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Davis School District announces its Teacher of the Year award
Andrew Bird, a teacher at Woods Cross High School, has been named as the Davis School District Teacher of the Year. Bird has taught school for seven years.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
House Speaker Brad Wilson claims there is pornography in Utah schools
Utah's Speaker of the House, Brad Wilson, is claiming there is pornography in Utah school libraries.4 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Granite School District employee allegedly used a racial slur
A Granite School District employee is on administrative leave after allegedly using a racial slur while talking with students.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Sen. Romney introduces bill to prevent cancellation of student loans
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney introduced a bill that will prevent the cancellation of student loans.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Summit Academy High School locked down after series of unrelated events
Summit Academy High School was put on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after two Instagram posts from students posing with guns were discovered.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Utah Valley University awarded three Independent Publisher Book Awards
Utah Valley University created two books named J’Adore and Grimm Gestalt. Both won awards through the Independent Publisher Book Awards.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
The American Legion Auxiliary Utah Girls State to be held this June
The American Legion Auxiliary Utah Girls State is a week-long program that teaches girls about the inner workings of our government at the city, county, state, and national levels.4 years ago
