Education + Schools
Mark Jones
Davis School District appoints new assistant superintendent
Davis School District announced Dr. Jacqueline Thompson will serve as an assistant superintendent.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Educators urge parents not to call police over ‘harmful’ books in school libraries
A well-known parents group is reportedly telling members they should call police if “harmful” books are found in school libraries. Some educators are calling this a horrible idea, saying it’s the wrong way to complain about questionable material.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Utah civil rights leader supports Canyons School District review of ‘obscene’ books
NAACP Salt Lake President Jeanetta Williams says 'offensive' language and content has no place in high school libraries.5 years ago
Christina Carrega and Evan Perez, CNN
FBI gauges threats against educators and school board members
The FBI is working to assess the number of threats made against school board members and teachers, using a tracking tool that it says will help implement a directive from Attorney General Merrick Garland that has come under criticism from Republicans.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Gender identity guidance for Utah schools
A USBE committee met on Monday night to discuss and write a "guidance document" that covers topics relating to students' gender identity.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Davis School District opens investigation into Tichenor bullying
The family of 10-year-old Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor said she reported being bullied and that she felt her teacher didn't like her.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Arguments for and against renaming Dixie State University during special session
The debate of renaming Dixie State University created some heated discussion Tuesday on Utah's Capital Hill.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Educators call for more help in school cafeterias to help ease supply-chain problems
More help is needed in school cafeterias to help ease national supply-chain problem. Because of that, last minute changes by school districts are being made to ensure children get their lunches.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Farmington High School opens on-campus aviary
As part of the school's ornithology program, an on-campus aviary opened up Friday at Farmington High School.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Granite district to offer cash bonuses for substitute teachers
The Granite School District will offer cash bonuses to substitute teachers who work a certain number of jobs starting in November.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Parents, don’t mince words when it comes to talking about underage drinking
Results from the recent SHARP survey oUtah kids and drug use reinforce the importance of strong parental disapproval of underage drinking.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
New program raises reading literacy levels in Jordan School District
The new reading literacy program was piloted at Heartland Elementary School and puts a heavier emphasis on phonological awareness and phonics5 years ago
Paul Nelson and Colby Walker
Utah Tech recommended as new name for Dixie State, opponents still fighting
The recommended Utah Tech name change from Dixie State comes after the school's Board of Trustees approved the name over the summer.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
SLC teachers’ union provides backpacks, supplies to refugee students
The backpacks filled with school supplies will go to refugee students in the Salt Lake City School District.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah colleges and universities see large enrollment gains
Many Utah trade and technical colleges reported double-digit enrollment increases, the average across the state, a 2.24% increase.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Bi-yearly survey finds youth substance abuse, vaping decreasing
The Student Health and Risk Prevention Survey is designed to help Utah educators and others track youth trends and plan for change.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Jordan School District addressing sub shortage with new incentive program
SANDY, Utah — The Jordan School District is trying to get more substitute teachers to come work for the district with a new incentive program. “The program will provide temporary incentive pay up to $500 for substitute teachers who work a required number of days between October 25, 2021 and December 15, 2021, without canceling […]5 years ago
Eliza Craig
National ACT scores decline, Utah scores trend upward
ACT college entrance exam scores are down nationwide but that trend isn't hitting Utah students.5 years ago
Mary Richards
First winter storm shutters schools in northern Utah
The first winter storm of the season dropped more than 11 inches in Cache County, closing schools in the county and city of Logan.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Large power outage affecting Cache County; schools/university on two-hour delay
A large power outage in Cache County is affecting more than 7,700 customers according to Rocky Mountain Power that will affect area schools.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Senator Lee tells DOJ don’t get involved in school board meetings
Senator Mike Lee and several other Republicans are demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ) to not interfere in school board meetings.5 years ago
Amber Gentry
Granite district says n95 masks given to them by the state are being used
A district spokesman told KSL NewsRadio that children in their district can request a new n95 mask every week.5 years ago
Mary Richards
More substitute teachers needed in Utah, classrooms crowding as a result
There's a shortage of substitute teachers across Utah, and educators are hoping more people will hear about the shortage and sign up.5 years ago
