Education + Schools
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
Nick Wyatt and Becky Bruce
Salt Lake County health officials: Masks required at school for kids under 12
UPDATE: Salt Lake County Council expected to vote against mask mandate according to Chairman.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
SLC mayor asks county council members to support Dr. Angela Dunn
In the letter, Mayor Mendenhall asked Council members to support a mask requirement for K-12 schools in Salt Lake County if one is made.5 years ago
Dan Spindle, KSL TV
Utah bus driver shortage leaves school districts scrambling
The bus driver shortage in Utah actually extends nationwide and is tied in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, reports KSL TV's Dan Spindle.5 years ago
Mary Richards
New Davis teachers start the school year with a bang
A high school drum line, cheerleaders and student body officers greeted new Davis School District teachers walking into Farmington High School Tuesday.5 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
What parents need to know about updated school quarantine policies
Back to school in Salt Lake County comes with a new "normal" for quarantine guidelines -- if your students meets one of the four criteria to stay in class.5 years ago
Mark Jones
State Board of Education adopts new rules for teaching of race and equity
The Utah State Board of Education has established a list of guidelines of what concepts of equity, inclusion and diversity can be taught in the classroom.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Davis School District reports over 100 open jobs weeks before school starts
Davis School District has more than 100 jobs for the upcoming school year.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
University of Utah names Taylor Randall its 17th president
Dr. Taylor Randall, Ph.D., the business school dean, will be the next president of the University of Utah, the school announced Thursday.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Westminster College to require vaccine for students, employees
SALT LAKE CITY — Westminster College announced Thursday it will require all of its employees and registered students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before Oct. 15, 2021. Westminster announces mask and vaccine requirement In a Facebook post, Westminster officials also said it will require masks in shared, indoor spaces on campus, citing increased COVID-19 cases. […]5 years ago
Madeleine Porter
New start times for high schools in the Salt Lake City School District
The Salt Lake City school board voted to have new start times for high schools in the Salt Lake City School District.5 years ago
