Education + Schools
Kira Hoffelmeyer
East High student arrested for bringing gun to school
School resource officers at East High, tipped off about the presence of a gun from social media, found it in the student's backpack.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Suspect related to threat to Matheson Jr. High is in custody
The threat made against Matheson Jr. High has not been specified, and the district says extra police will be stationed at schools through Friday.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Trend in threats of violence to schools traced to TikTok
School officials express concern that a recent trend in threats to schools relates to a TikTok challenge.5 years ago
Becky Bruce and Kate Davis
Schools announce closures, delays and online learning because of winter storm
A number of northern Utah schools announced closures, delays or a move to online learning Wednesday as a fast-moving winter storm arrived.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Two students face charges for making threats against Box Elder schools
Two teenagers will now face criminal charges for making threats to Box Elder area schools over the weekend. We don't know yet what charges the two students will face, but the Tremonton-Garland Police Department says criminal charges are coming down the pipeline.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Paul Nelson
Police find the gun that triggered an hours-long lockdown at West High
Salt Lake City Police find gun that locked down West High for hours.5 years ago
LINDSAY AERTS AND KIRA HOFFELMEYER
Utah teacher retention lower than average, 42% leave in first five years
A new state audit found that 42% of Utah teachers leave their positions within their first five years, and that pay isn't the only factor.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Resource center for Woods Cross teens experiencing homelessness
The resource center at Woods Cross High is one of several being built in the Davis district with help from the Davis Education Foundation.5 years ago
Mark Jones
U of U announces new scholarship for valedictorian, salutatorian graduates
The University of Utah announced Monday a new scholarship for valedictorian and salutatorian graduates of all public or private accredited high schools in the state.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly, Kate Davis, Kira Hoffelmeyer and Paul Nelson
UPDATE: SLC police recover gun that prompted lockdown at West High
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City police report that they have found the gun behind a threat that placed West High School into lockdown on Monday. We have an update on this case. Our School Resource Officers have recovered the gun used in this incident. Our investigation with @slcschools is ongoing and we have […]5 years ago
Kate Davis and Eliza Craig
UPDATE: Box Elder schools return to in-person learning a day after threats
Students at several Box Elder District schools moved online Monday as police investigated several threats. No threats were found.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Santa, cops, community gather to give holiday cheer to some South Jordan students
(South Jordan, UT) — Some well deserving middle and high school students from the Jordan School District got a Walmart Christmas shopping spree and a personal escort from Santa Claus. Santa and South Jordan police and fire personnel, some business leaders, educators and adult mentors showed up to the store’s location at 3590 W. South […]5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
For science, two Utah teachers take a trip out of this world
Courtesy of NASA, two Utah teachers take a flight into the Stratosphere to share with students their scientific discovery.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
After girl’s death by suicide, Utah lawmaker is on a mission to stop bullying
On Saturday, state Rep. Sandra Hollins is bringing teachers together during a conference Saturday in Salt Lake City to end bullying forever.5 years ago
Amber Gentry
What to ask yourself before proposing this holiday season
If you're thinking about a holiday season proposal to your significant other, here's what you should ask yourself.5 years ago
Kelsey Earl
BYU student creates 3D campus map from tens of thousands of photos
BYU student creates 3D campus map during the pandemic.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Sports association says uptick in racial slurs comes after crackdown
UHSAA says it saw an immediate change after holding an emergency meeting with coaches about the use of racial slurs in sports this fall.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Utah students with special needs to perform in Rose Parade
Two Mountain Creek Middle School students with special needs were selected to represent Utah in the Rose Parade.5 years ago
Sara Smart, CNN
Parents knowingly sent their child to school after they tested positive for Covid-19, 75 classmates were forced to quarantine
Dozens of Thanksgiving plans were canceled after one California family decided to send a child to school after testing positive for COVID-195 years ago
Paul Nelson
Davis School District explains how it’ll improve handling of racism investigations
Davis School District is describing how it will improve the handling of racism investigations.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
A Black football player told another teen not to call him the n-word. He was ejected
A Layton football player says he received a suspension for using a racial slur, but he says it was only used to tell someone not to call him the n-word.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Author brings books, smiles to children at Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Ogden
(Ogden, UT) — Some deaf and hard-of-hearing children get the gift of donated books this holiday season – thanks in part to author Laura Blum. Around 30 children at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind got a visit from Blum, who not only is an author but a sign language interpreter, ‘signing’ her […]5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Educators trying to bring resource officers back to SLC schools
Before the pandemic, ten Salt Lake City Police officers were assigned to protect students on the campuses of the school district. Currently, there are only five patrolling the halls.5 years ago
