Education + Schools
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
Eliza Craig
Utah Grizzlies to host first LGBTQ+ Pride night with parade flag
The 200-foot-long Pride flag, used in the annual Pride Parade, will make its debut on the hockey rink for the first annual Utah Grizzlies Pride night.5 years ago
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
