Education + Schools
Dan Bammes and Eliza Craig
Hunter High students grieve the loss of their peers
Many in the Granite School District community are in mourning today. On Thursday, two students from Hunter High School died in a shooting.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Grantsville PE teacher accused of sexually abusing student
A Grantsville physical education and health teacher was booked into jail on charges of sexual abuse of a student.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Granite District announces distance learning Jan. 18 through Jan. 21
One in five students tested positive for COVID-19 in recent Test to Stay events across the district, Superintendent Nye said.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
State leaders in letter to schools: here’s how to go remote without ‘Test to Stay’
Every school in the state received the same letter. Utah leaders laid out a plan for schools to move online without Test to Stay protocols.5 years ago
Eliza Craig, Paul Nelson, Becky Bruce, and Kira Hoffelmeyer
UPDATE: Victims identified, suspect in custody after deadly shooting near Hunter High School
West Valley City police say the shooting, near Hunter High School, involved two groups of students, some possibly from another school.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Mental health needs spike during pandemic, but help in Utah abundant, free
The need for mental health services reached new heights in Utah last year, but a physician said help is available and free in the state.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Utah schools face Test to Stay challenges, lawmakers will consider pausing the program
Some schools don't have the resources to test their students for Test to Stay. Now, Utah lawmakers are considering pausing the program.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Canyons School District announces a day of online learning next week
The Canyons School District announced it will switch to a day of online learning on Tuesday, Jan. 18. In-person learning will resume on Jan. 19.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
U of U police investigate bomb threat against Black Cultural Center
University of Utah police secured the Black Cultural Center at the University of Utah after a bomb threat against it early Tuesday.5 years ago
Martha Harris
Davis School District launches video series encouraging inclusivity
The Davis School District released Monday the first episode in a video series focused on improving the culture within the schools.5 years ago
Eliza Craig and Dan Bammes
Salt Lake County Council Chair will not call a special session on the indoor mask order
The Salt Lake County Council chair will not be calling a meeting to keep the health department's indoor mask order from taking effect.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Park City High School starts ‘test to stay’ protocol for COVID-19, other schools likely to follow
The 'test to stay' protocol is now being enforced at Park City High School after a high number of COVD-19 cases.5 years ago
Mark Jackson and Kate Davis
Granite students get three non-attendance days
Granite School District is providing three non-attendance days this school year. These are needed largely due to worker shortages and pandemic illnesses.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Davis school board updates a packed meeting on inclusion efforts
A Davis school board meeting was packed to the brim Tuesday night with those eager to hold the district to their promise to combat racism.5 years ago
Theresa Waldrop and Omar Jimenez, CNN
Chicago Public Schools cancel classes after union votes to go virtual
More than 340,000 students will be shut out of school Wednesday after a deadlock between the Chicago Teachers Union and the school district over Covid-19 safety.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Is it time for parents to remove kids from social media?
The Granite School District asks parents to take their children off social media if they can't monitor their kids' use of the apps.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Davis district initiates new partnership in efforts against racism in schools
A Davis School District news release announced the district is bringing in new partners for a program to combat racism and discrimination in schools.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Jordan School District regrets bus driver shortage that caused delays
Jordan School District is dealing with a bus driver shortage that created for a short delay on Monday.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
UofU responds to lawsuit that claims it didn’t act after report of rape
The lawsuit filed on behalf of a female UVU student claims that both UVU and the UofU failed to act after she reported she'd been raped.5 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Utah joins lawsuit against Biden’s Head Start COVID-19 mandate
Utah AG Sean Reyes said in a statement that the mandates are "arbitrary and capricious," and violate a number of different laws.5 years ago
COLLEEN LONG Associated Press
Moratorium extended, student loan payments on hold through May 1
Interest rates will remain at 0% during the period through May 1, and debt collection efforts will be suspended.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Roosevelt students face felony charges after making threats against school
Three Roosevelt City students are being charged with felonies after perpetuating threats against their school. No threats were realized.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Eliza Craig
New ‘Zen Den’ for Orem schools with at-risk students
Two schools in American Fork will construct a wellness room called a "Zen Den" where students can go to process their emotions.5 years ago
