Education + Schools
Paul Nelson
Psychologists warn parents of back to school anxiety
Psychologists warn parents to watch for back to school anxiety.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Scholarships offered for survivors of human trafficking
Southern Utah University is teaming with the anti-human trafficking Malouf Foundation to give out $9000 college scholarships.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Back to School: Spending expected to hit record highs
The National Retail Federation says American families will pay more than ever this year for back-to-school supplies.5 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Material shortage causes delay in Bingham High School construction
A material shortage is causing a delay in the construction at Bingham High School and students will start with online learning.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Becky Bruce
Parents protest rumored mask mandate, but Salt Lake County officials weren’t issuing one
A large crowd of parents showed up in force to protest rumors about a coming Salt Lake County mask mandate. The rumors weren't true.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Access to BYU’s academic website depends on reporting vaccine status
Access to Brigham Young University's academic website may depend on reporting your vaccine status.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Back to School: Will families use virtual learning or opt for in-person class?
Back to school is here and most Utah school districts will offer virtual learning for the upcoming year, however each school is different.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah Department of Health releases COVID-19 recommendations for schools
According to Utah Department of Health Data, just about a third of children ages 12 to 18 in Utah schools are currently vaccinated against COVID-19.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Many Utah school districts still waiting on COVID guidance for the fall
School starts in August all around Utah, but there’s still a lot up in the air for parents, students and teachers waiting on official Covid protocols.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Jordan School District opens enrollment for virtual schools
The District says that the purpose of virtual schools is to give students more choices in their education and the way they learn.5 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
University of Utah Police pledge to increase number of women on force
The Police Department at the University of Utah wants to increase the number of women serving on their police force to 30%.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Virtual elementary school is coming to Salt Lake City School District
Salt Lake City School District will have a virtual elementary this fall.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
State school board hears public comment on Critical Race Theory proposal
State school board members heard nearly two hours of public comment on a proposed critical race theory rule in a hearing Thursday night.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Utah lawmaker to bring back bill proposing high school gun safety classes
Utah Rep. Rex Shipp (R-Cedar City) is considering bringing back a bill proposing gun safety classes for some public high schools.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
‘I’m very worried about September.’ Pediatricians want kids masked in class who are too young to be vaccinated
Pediatricians want kids too young to be vaccinated to wear masks in school classrooms.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Return-to-Learn program is launched in Alpine School District
Intermountain Healthcare and the Alpine School District are teaming up on Return-to-Learn, to help students suffering from concussions in the classroom.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah to receive additional pandemic funds for schools
The Utah State Board of Education will require each district to apply for the pandemic relief funds to make sure it goes to schools who need it the most.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah’s Kindergarten enrollment down during the pandemic, what will it look like in the fall?
Kindergarten enrollment was down during the 2020-2021 school year, and officials don't believe it will rise come the 2021-2022 school year.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Increase in homicides across the country blamed on “Minneapolis Effect”
Concerns over the increase in homicides across the country are being explained by Law Professor Paul Cassell as the "Minneapolis Effect. "5 years ago
Mary Richards
Critical Race Theory debate goes to Granite School Board meeting
Protestors and advocates showed up to the Granite School Board meeting Tuesday night to make their voices heard about Critical Race Theory.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
After Granite School Board meeting disrupted, 11 people charged
Charges have been filed by the City of South Salt Lake Attorney against 11 people who disrupted a Granite School Board meeting in early May.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Test your knowledge: Match the state nickname to each state
Do you know the nickname associated with every state in the country? Here's a chance to test your knowledge and compete with your friends.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Now hiring: Utah school districts need more bus drivers
School districts around Utah need bus drivers, and need them badly. They say the school year could have some problems without more staff.5 years ago
