Education + Schools
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 14.4 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 26.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
New veterinary college coming to USU
The new veterinary college will be the first four-year veterinary school in Utah.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Got seeds? You can get them at several County Library branches
The seed packets will be offered at the Draper, Holladay, Kearns, and Millcreek branches of the Salt Lake County Library while supplies last.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Lawmakers propose all-day kindergarten bill, UEA fully supports it
If a bill passes this year, all-day kindergarten will become a more realistic option for parents.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
Cox would veto school voucher bill, if passed
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he would veto a bill some say brings back the school voucher debate if it reaches his desk.4 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
House passes bill restricting transgender students in sports
A bill passed by the Utah House of Representatives will determine if a transgender students can play in school sports.4 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Lindsay Aerts
School voucher bill moves to House for full vote
A bill that would give Utah families money allowing them to pay for private school education will now be considered in the Utah House of Representatives.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Spanish Fork leaders deliver valentines to 4,000 high school students
Spanish Fork leaders delivered roughly 4,000 valentines Monday to high school students in the city.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Hate symbols and racial slurs found in Park City High School, educators investigating
Park City educators are trying to find who is responsible for drawing hate symbols and racial slurs inside classrooms.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Bill that addresses ‘non-approved’ teaching materials in classrooms raises questions
Another bill being discussed this legislative session could interfere with the lessons and teaching materials of educators.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
U.S. Office of Education dismisses Title IX complaint against BYU
BYU and its honor code are exempt from the implementation of Title IX as it pertains to sex discrimination involving gender identity and sexual orientation.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Gov. Cox serves as a substitute teacher in the Granite School District
Gov. Cox served as a substitute teacher in the Granite School District on Tuesday.5 years ago
