Education + Schools
Mark Jones
Tooele County School District names Dr. Mark Ernst as new superintendent
The Tooele County School District Board of Education announced Friday the appointment of Dr. Mark Ernst as the district's new superintendent.4 years ago
Mark Jackson
Western Governors University, Canyons District join to combat teacher shortages
To combat teacher shortages, Western Governors University and Canyons School District want to attract more students into the teaching profession.4 years ago
Martha Harris
Orem school district creation hits a bump in the road
OREM, Utah — Orem City is looking into creating an Orem school district. The city hired a company to figure out if it’s feasible but some residents want the company to be replaced. Orem City hired Discovery Education Consultants to do a feasibility study. The study will determine if creating an Orem School District is […]4 years ago
Sam Herrera
A Rose Park school breaks ground on a STEM outdoor classroom
Guadalupe School, located in Rose Park, will build a 12,000 square foot outdoor STEM classroom. A groundbreaking ceremony will held Friday.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Utah robotics competition returns after COVID hiatus
The Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition returns this weekend. The competition was not held last year due to the pandemic.4 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Board of education says schools will set their own rules on gender identity
The Utah Board of Education decided against issuing statewide guidelines about gender identity and instead said that schools will make their own rules.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
University of Utah’s game design program ranked in top 10
The University of Utah's video game design program ranked in the top ten schools with a video game program. The U moved up in ranking since last year.4 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Independent investigation reports no evidence Izzy Tichenor was bullied before her death
The Davis School District has released its report on the death of 9-year-old Izzy Tichenor, who died by suicide in the fall of 2021.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
University of Utah granted $1M for Pacific Islands Studies Program
The University of Utah grant will be used to expand the School for Cultural and Social Transformation's Pacific Islands Studies Program.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Fire crews respond to fire at Maple Mountain High School
A fire in the dust collector unit at Maple Mountain High School caused an estimated $50,000 in damages Tuesday.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Park City School District facing criminal accusations of failure to report child abuse
After a failure to report child abuse, the Park City School District is now facing charges.4 years ago
CHANDLER HOLT
Fortnite creator advocating for virtual education opportunities in Utah
Epic Games staff hold 35-hour course for Utah educators to demonstrate benefits of education opportunities within the video game.4 years ago
Mark Jones
University of Utah announces facemasks are no longer required to be worn
The University of Utah announced Wednesday facemasks will no longer be required to be worn inside campus buildings, starting March 14.5 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Student at Ogden charter school to host LGBTQ Youth Prom
A LGBTQ Youth Prom will be held at the Davinci Academy of Science and Art in Ogden on March 26.5 years ago
Sam Herrera
New veterinary college coming to USU
The new veterinary college will be the first four-year veterinary school in Utah.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Educators happy with 2022 legislative session despite hating how it started
Despite how the legislative session started, Educators are happy with the session.5 years ago
Aimee Cobabe and Kira Hoffelmeyer
Lawmakers approve bill inspired by Izzy Tichenor to track who gets bullied at school
Utah lawmakers passed a bill to require school officials to collect data on kids who are getting bullied. That data would include the victim's demographics.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Spiking construction costs cause $55 million shortfall for Tooele County School District
Soaring construction costs have created a $55 million shortfall for the Tooele County School District. The district had set aside money for two new schools.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Gina D. Butters named as new superintendent for Weber School District
Gina B. Butters has been named as the new Weber School District superintendent on Wednesday night.5 years ago
Martha Harris
Bill to ban “pornographic and indecent” books in Utah public schools temporarily stalls
The bill would have changed the review process if someone felt there was porn on school property.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Kira Hoffelmeyer
School voucher bill fails in Utah House
The Hope Scholarship, also known as the school voucher bill, failed to pass out of the Utah House of Representatives this afternoon.5 years ago
Marth Harris and Kira Hoffelmeyer
South Jordan high school hosts first Black History Month celebration
Valley High School in South Jordan held its first-ever Black History Month Celebration on Friday.5 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utah lawmakers pull back on plan to do away with money earmark
Lawmakers have argued the change is needed to give more flexibility to the budget because sales tax revenue is not growing.5 years ago
