Education + Schools
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
John Wojcik
Salt Lake City School District keeping masks until end of school year
The Salt Lake City School District has made the decision to require face masks through the end of the school year5 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: Look Whoooo Came to KSL today – Ollie the Owl
It's days like today I wish I was back in the studio at KSL because we had quite the special guest stop by. Ollie the Verreaux Eagle Owl5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Small COVID-19 outbreak in Kaysville likely linked to school play
Davis County health officials confirmed a small outbreak of COVID-19 that likely stemmed from a junior high school in Kaysville.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah’s Legislature deciding to ban schools from requiring masks this fall
Utah's Legislature is deciding on Wednesday whether or not to ban schools from requiring masks in the upcoming school year.5 years ago
Colby Walker and Mary Richards
Computers and connections: The Provo High Esports team | Heart of Utah
Your kids should be playing video games. The Provo High Esports team proves it's no longer just a pastime for people who love Mountain Dew and Doritos.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
These school districts will not require masks for the final week of this school year
A number of Utah school districts already say they plan to do away with the requirement for masks for the last week of school. As soon as Gov. Spencer Cox announced that school districts would not have to require students and staff to wear masks during the final week of the 2020-2021 school year, several […]5 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Will COVID-19 vaccinations be required for Utah students?
Will the COVID-19 vaccine ever be added to the list of required vaccinations for Utah students? It's a question the whole nation wants an answer to.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Pfizer vaccine administered to adolescents by rural health department
Tri-County Health Department in Vernal was already planning a clinic for adolescents and adults with the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday when the CDC gave a green light to start administering.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Provo City School District announced their plan for upcoming school year
The Provo City School Distric announced their plan for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year Tuesday following the board's meeting.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Highland and Wasatch High School lacrosse fight under investigation after alleged use of racial slur
The Utah High School Sports Association is now looking into an allegation of racism at a lacrosse game between Highland and Wasatch High Schools.5 years ago
Sean Walker, KSL.com
Lacrosse match between Highland, Wasatch under investigation after alleged use of racial slur
A high school lacrosse match between rival schools in Utah is under investigation after an alleged use of a racial slur by at least one of the players.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah high schools plan more in-person graduation ceremonies for 2021
In-person graduation rituals return to Utah this year! Some districts plan large outdoor events, others will use their own stadiums.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Alpine School District moves Board meeting over safety concerns
Educators in the Alpine School District say they’re moving this week’s board meeting online because of anti-mask protest groups.5 years ago
