Education + Schools
Lindsay Aerts
Dixie State board sends Utah Tech name recommendation to legislature
The Dixie State University Board of Trustees approved recommending the name Utah Tech University as the new name for the school.5 years ago
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com
Why Donovan Mitchell says he wants to talk to Utah lawmakers
Advocates are praising Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell's announcement that he wants to speak to Utah lawmakers about critical race theory.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Dixie State name change to Utah Polytechnic State University in question
The Dixie State Board of Trustees is said to be considering alternative names after receiving feedback about "Utah Polytechnic State University."5 years ago
Mark Jackson
State housing shortage affects SUU and other state universities
There is a housing crunch affecting students at Southern Utah University, SUU officials are asking students to look for relatives to live with when they come back to school.5 years ago
Ariane de Vogue and Devan Cole, CNN
Supreme Court sides with teen in Snapchat case about free speech
In the first free speech case related to public schools in years, justices ruled in favor of a teen who ranted on Snapchat about her cheerleading snub.5 years ago
Annie Knox, KSL.com
University of Utah police chief says school ‘scapegoated’ him in wake of McCluskey case
The University of Utah police chief who took over the embattled department in the wake of Lauren McCluskey's murder says he faced reprisal from his employer for seeking to inform students and employees about missteps in the case.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Saige Miller
School suspends social media accounts, district investigates reason for leaving student out of the yearbook
A school suspends its social media accounts following heavy traffic after not including a student with down syndrome in the cheer yearbook photo.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Health care officials remind everyone of the dangers of leaving kids in a hot car
Health care officials at Primary Children’s Hospital are warning parents never to leave their kids in the hot car for any period of time.5 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Committee votes in favor of this new name for Dixie State University
Dixie State University has taken the first step towards a potential new name for the University in St. George. The name "Utah Polytechnic State University" or "Utah Tech" got the thumbs up on Monday.5 years ago
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America
Schools across US brace for kindergarten surge in fall
Public school enrollment tumbled last fall nationwide, but the sharpest drops were in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How a rant from a cheerleader could change free speech rights for students
A Supreme Court case involving the angry rant of a JV cheerleader who didn't make varsity could impact free speech right for all American students.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
SLC School District Board Member resigns after child pornography arrest
Joel-Lehi Organista resigned his position after court documents were filed Friday morning, detailing child pornography charges against him.5 years ago
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson
Salt Lake City School Board member faces child pornography accusations; board demands his resignation
A Salt Lake City School Board member is currently in jail as police investigate his accused possession of child pornography.5 years ago
Mary Richards
State school board members discussing issues of race, equity
In a meeting last week, they discussed some amendments to the rule on race and equity in school, before giving it preliminary approval.5 years ago
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com
State School Board Committee OKs rule banning critical race theory
A Utah State Board of Education committee sided with the Utah legislature on banning Critical Race Theory in public schools.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Students plan and plant healing grove in Lehi
Students from American Fork High School have been leading a project to help peers with anxiety and depression through a healing grove, and work is underway.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Mask mandates lifted in some school districts, students say ‘it feels weird’
SANDY, Utah — For many school kids across Utah, this is the last week of school, and mask mandates have been lifted in certain districts. Some students say they’re very happy about the change, while others believe lifting the mandate is a bad idea. End of mask mandates in school There was a mixed reaction […]5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Lieutenant Governor’s office now hiring for returnships in Utah
Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson wants to help you get back to work by coming to work for her with returnships in Utah.5 years ago
Mary Richards and Saige Miller
Governor Cox addresses Critical Race Theory, drought, face masks, and vaccinations
Governor Cox discussed Utah's vaccination rates, along with legislation regarding Critical Race Theory being taught and mask mandates in schools.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Education group protests lawmakers encouraging ban on Critical Race Theory
Protestors on both sides of the Critical Race Theory debate showed up at the Utah State Capitol Wednesday, ahead of a vote restricting it in schools.5 years ago
Mary Richards
WATCH: Utah Jazz surprise first scholarship recipients in heartwarming video calls
The Utah Jazz promised one scholarship for every win this season -- and the first recipients have just found out they're getting a free ride to college.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Principal talks about learning recession in Utah during pandemic
Due to missing so much in-person classroom instruction, a Utah principal said students are in a learning recession as a result of the pandemic.5 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Utah Democrats walk out of session on Critical Race Theory
Utah lawmakers went ahead with a session of their own to address Critical Race Theory in public schools -- but some of their colleagues walked out in protest.5 years ago
