Education + Schools
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
Mark Jones
No vaccine mandate for students at Southern Utah University
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Leaders at Southern Utah University announced Friday that the university will not require a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its students. SUU leaders had previously explored the possibility of a vaccine mandate. However, discussions with public health officials, community leaders and campus leadership made them reverse course. In the midst of those […]5 years ago
Paul Nelson
North Summit High is naming football field in honor of Chief Washakie
North Summit High School is naming its football field in honor of Chief Washakie, a leader of the Eastern Shoshone tribe.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
September COVID-19 school cases lower than previous projection
The state health department projected as many as 39,000 school-age cases through September, but there have been about 9,200.5 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Parent speaks about posters found on Alpine School District bus
The parent learned of the posters on the Alpine School District bus through a text message sent by his child.5 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Update: Bus driver from Alpine School District fired over posters on the bus
An Alpine School District bus driver is no longer employed with the district after parents discovered religious and political flyers on the bus.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Simone Seikaly
Board of Education to investigate Cline post on Racial Healing Group
School board member Natalie Cline posted a flyer on Facebook for a Hillcrest High discussion group on racial healing that included contact information for a teacher.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Murray students to pay restitution for TikTok challenge damages
Murray High School students will pay $5 for an upcoming home football game, usually free, to cover damages caused by a TikTok challenge.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
No pride flag, or others, in Davis School District classrooms
The district cites state law for keeping Pride, BLM, MAGA, Dixie Rebel, or other political flags out of classrooms.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
New student enrollment at Salt Lake Community College is down
Utah's Commissioner for Higher Education tells the Deseret News the population of students who typically attend community colleges are those most impacted by the pandemic.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Destructive TikTok licks trend hits Utah schools
The new viral TikTok trend called "devious licks" has infected several Utah schools. everal Utah schools are seeing bathroom mirrors broken, bathrooms vandalized, and school property stolen.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
City council extends mask mandate for Salt Lake City schools
Students will continue to mask up in Salt Lake City public schools, after the city council voted to extend the mask mandate through at least Oct. 15.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
A hidden consequence of Utah’s crowded classrooms?
Utah's crowded classrooms are a product of crowded classrooms reports Envision Utah, especially as teachers leave the profession.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Children can’t estimate traffic gaps when trying to cross the street
Researchers at the University of Iowa propose that young children may lack the perceptual ability to correctly, and safely, gauge traffic.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Syracuse Elementary to require students be tested for COVID-19
One school is requiring students to be tested for COVID-19 before they can return to class.5 years ago
