Education + Schools
Cami Mondeaux
Snow College offers assist to students paying tuition for Fall 2021 semester
Snow College is offering students a major assist with paying college tuition for the fall 2021 semester, paying for up to 14 credit hours.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
First Lady Jill Biden praises teachers in Utah during her visit
First Lady Jill Biden was greeted by many officials on her quick stop in Utah to praise teachers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Glendale Middle School Ukulele Club welcomes first lady
At least a dozen students in the Glendale Ukulele Club played for the first lady when she visited their middle school Wednesday.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Florida Teen charged as adult in rigged homecoming election
Prosecutors say a Florida teen accused of rigging a homecoming queen election with her mother is being charged as an adult.5 years ago
Mary Richards
More Utah summer school options to help offset pandemic learning loss
The state of Utah is using money from the federal government to fund summer school to amend those who fell behind in pandemic learning.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
First Lady Jill Biden is welcomed by Utah friends upon her visit
State Representative Angela Romero was ecstatic when she heard First Lady Jill Biden is planning a trip to Utah to visit the west side of SLC.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Inside Sources: SUU offering a $9,000 bachelor’s degree
The president of SUU said the $9,000 bachelor's degree at SUU is online only, so it's not for everyone - but it could help students working full time.5 years ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Frustrated Utah teacher charged with hitting disabled student
A special education teacher at an elementary school in the Granite School District faces a criminal charge accusing her of hitting a disabled student.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
School scrambles to get ready for First Lady Jill Biden’s visit
First Lady Jill Biden plans to visit Glendale Middle School this week when she makes a stop in Utah sometime on Wednesday5 years ago
Mary Richards
Ephraim residents react to new temple announcement
Residents of Ephraim Utah say they are excited about a new temple that was announced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Alpine district proposes changes that concern some parents
Parents in the Alpine School District say some of the proposed changes came as a surprise and they want other parents to educate themselves.5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
How Utah colleges are celebrating commencement
With graduation ceremonies largely canceled in 2020, many Utah colleges are approaching commencement ceremonies in a different way.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Fourth-grader raising money for two families
A 10 year-old-girl in Iron County is proving you don’t have to be bigger or older to make a difference. She wanted to help a classmate and now could change the lives of two families.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Looking for the easy A: Why do good students cheat?
Technology and COVID teaching protocols make it easier for school cheaters to be found out -- but they may also make it easier for students to cheat.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
School choice: Utah taxpayers helping students with disabilities
School choice options are seeing renewed interest from parents nationwide, as a new program launches in Utah to provide scholarships for kids with disabilities.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Gov. Cox signs bills for $1 million to help adults finish college degrees
Governor Spencer Cox signed five education bills that provide $1 million to help adult students who haven't finished their degrees.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah lawmakers question school mask mandate for K-12 kids
SALT LAKE CITY — Some Utah lawmakers want to know why children in grades K-12 are still subject to a mask mandate at school. The state public schools superintendent and the health department answered questions during a legislative committee hearing on Thursday. Lawmakers discussed how SB 195 (the bill that lays out emergency powers) doesn’t […]5 years ago
Saige Miller
The number of Utah women in higher education leadership positions improving
More women are holding higher education leadership positions in Utah, but there continue to be areas of improvement a 2021 report shows.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Romney behind bipartisan bill to tackle student loan debt
As the topic of student loan debt continues to be on the minds of congressional leaders, Utah Senator Mitt Romney is proposing a bill to help tackle the problem and make college more affordable5 years ago
Mary Richards
Panel discusses how Dixie State name change became politicized
Lawmakers said the discussion around changing the name of Dixie State have been politicized by national events, but discussions had been happening before.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts, Becky Bruce and Saige Miller
Video shows cheering as someone removes pride flag at Ridgeline High
The Cache County School District condemned the removal of a pride flag during Diversity Week at Ridgeline High School in Millville, Utah.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Students from Utah’s school for the deaf and blind preparing for a 70 mile boat race
A group of students from the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind are preparing for a 70-mile boat race in a vessel they built themselves.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Parents petition Jordan School District to keep special needs student programs
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Parents started a petition, hoping the Jordan School District will reconsider a decision to pull a series of special needs student programs from two major highs schools. Currently, students with special needs and disabilities are able to attend any major high school in the Jordan district. But, at the start of […]5 years ago
