Education + Schools
Paul Nelson
SLC students appear to keep masks on, despite mandate being rescinded
Students in Salt Lake City continued to wear masks Monday, despite a mask mandate no longer in effect.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Teacher claims school district retaliated against her after she reported students were sexually harassed
A former teacher filed a lawsuit against the Park City School District for allegedly retaliating after she reported sexual harassment.5 years ago
Veronica Stracqualursi and Michelle Watson, CNN
New Mexico’s governor signs up to be volunteer substitute teacher amid staffing shortage
New Mexico Governor signs up to be a substitute teacher due to the staffing shortage.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
A man has been arrested after breaking into West High School late at night
Police have a suspect in custody for a burglary at West High School. The overnight burglary is still being investigated.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
“Not unexpected” said Dr. Dunn after mask mandates in Utah shot down
Exec. director at Salt Lake County Health, Dr. Angela Dunn discusses repealing mask mandates in Utah and the importance of face masks in public.5 years ago
Amy Simonson, CNN
Florida bill to shield people from feeling ‘discomfort’ over historic actions by their race, nationality or gender approved by Senate committee
A bill that would prohibit Florida's public schools from making people feel "discomfort" or "guilt" based on their race received its first approval.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Davis School District has 19 schools switching to online learning
Davis School District has 19 schools that will pivot to online learning starting Wednesday. In-person learning will resume on Monday.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Weber High School surpasses COVID-19 case threshold, moves online
On Tuesday, Weber High School confirmed 46 positive COVID-19 cases, surpassing its threshold for in-person learning.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Davis School District apologizes, calls letter sent to parents about COVID-positive students ‘a mistake’
Davis School District is apologizing for a email sent by mistake, allowing students with COVID to attend class.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Salt Lake City School District to move all schools remote next week
The Salt Lake City School Board will hold an emergency session on Friday night, Jan. 14, to discuss the possibility of going to all-remote learning.5 years ago
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
