Education + Schools
Becky Bruce
Daily COVID-19 case counts in Utah now include breakdown of school-aged children
Of the 1,116 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Utah on Friday, 216 involved children between the ages of 5 and 18, the health department said.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Salt Lake City School District waiting on masks in schools
The Salt Lake City School District will continue the current practice of strongly encouraging all students, employees and visitors to wear masks.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake City School District to host back-to-school fair
The Salt Lake City School District will hold a Back-to-School Fair on Friday for students and families in the district boundaries.5 years ago
Ladd Egan and Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Brighton High resource officer attacked, student in custody
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — A student at Brighton High School was tased by parents after attacking the school’s resource officer and trying to take her gun, according to our partners at KSL TV. Lt. Dan Bartlett with Cottonwood Heights Police told KSL TV that the student was meeting with a counselor about returning to school. […]5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
New University of Utah President announces transition team, goals
The new University of Utah president intends to meet with representatives of all U of U communities to assess their needs and goals.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Teacher at center of video controversy no longer with Alpine District
A high school teacher caught on video making opinionated and political statements in her classroom no longer works for the Alpine School District.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Some parents were told children were exposed to COVID-19
SALT LAKE COUNTY — Some parents were told their children were exposed to Covid-19 on the first day of school. It was a rough start for some students in Salt Lake County. Some parents were told children were exposed to Covid-19 The notices issued by the Salt Lake County Health Department have the words School […]5 years ago
Colby Walker
Lehi High School teacher placed on administrative leave for comments in classroom
An Alpine School District teacher, believed to be a chemistry teacher at Lehi High School, is on leave over remarks caught on video in her classroom.5 years ago
Madeleine Porter
SLC Board of Education responds to Mendenhall’s proposed mask mandate for K-6 students
Mayor Erin Mendenhall said that she wants a mask mandate for K-6 students in the Salt Lake City School District with the school board’s approval.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
SLC Mayor wants mask mandate for K-6 students in city schools
The mayor's attorneys say she has the power to declare a local emergency and to issue a mask mandate. But she wants the school board on board.5 years ago
Mary Richards
More school resources this year for students’ mental and emotional health
More school resources will be available for students' mental and emotional health this year.5 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Park City School District announces changes to school schedule
The Park City School District announced changes to their 2021-2022 school schedule due to ongoing evacuation orders in Parleys Canyon.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Several Utah school districts report a smooth first day of school
Several Utah school districts reported a smooth and exciting first day of school as students happily returned to the classroom.5 years ago
Mary Richards
With kids back to school, watch for crosswalk and bus safety
Back to school means pencils, books, increased crosswalk activity and an important reminder for drivers to practice safety and be careful around every bus.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Students heading back to class hoping for a more normal school year
Students, faculty and staff across the Canyons School District put plans in place to hopefully make 2021-2022 a more 'normal' school year.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
District ready for remote learning as the school year begins
The Granite School District expects around 3 to 5% of its students to choose remote learning for the 2021-2022 school year.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
More than 1 million masks sent to schools across Utah
The Utah Department of Health sent out more than 1 million masks to schools across the state last week for students and faculty.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
New and renovated high schools celebrated in Canyons District this week
Brighton, Alta and Hillcrest High Schools in the Canyons School District got a facelift just in time for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Crossing guards are in demand around the state
Crossing guards are in demand around the state.5 years ago
Paul Nelson and Colby Walker
East High School custodian connects with students for four decades
East High School's Head Custodian Marcos Orozco has been able to connect with students in amazing ways over the years.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Overturning recommended mask mandate in schools would be a mistake
Primary Children’s Hospital Infectious Disease Doctor Andrew Pavia believes overturning the mask mandate for schools would be a mistake.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Some support, others condemn Salt Lake County school mask order
Those in support of the school mask order include the Utah Public Health Association, while Utah Parents United gives it a thumbs down.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
University of Utah asks students to wear masks for fall semester
The University of Utah will ask everyone on campus to wear masks and encouraged vaccination, but cannot require either under state law.5 years ago
