Education + Schools
John Wojcik
Gov. Cox says masks still needed in schools, some parent groups upset
Governor Spencer Cox says Utah’s K-12 students need to continue wearing masks in schools across the state until more residents are vaccinated.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Springville teacher resigns, district still investigating complaints
A Springville High School teacher and coach is resigning following complaints that were made by students to the school district.5 years ago
Saige Miller
New survey asks for resident input on Dixie State University name change
Dixie State University is launching a survey asking for community input on what the new name should be.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Parents of Lauren McCluskey end lawsuit following settlement payment
The parents of murdered University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey have ended their federal lawsuit against the school and others.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Students protest Springville High School teacher claiming bullying and sexual harassment, school district will investigate
A Springville High School teacher is on administrative leave after accusations of bullying and sexual harassment to female students.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
No tuition increase this year at Southern Utah University
All but one of Utah's nine public universities will increase tuition and fees for the coming academic year, the exception being Southern Utah University.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
CDC calls on Utah to help schools resume in-person classes nationally
The Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, along with several educators, is calling on Utah to help schools safely reinstate in-person classes.5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Dixie State to form committee, beginning name-change process
The Board of Trustees at Dixie State University will begin forming a committee aimed to recommend an official name change to the college.5 years ago
Tanya Dean, KSL 5 TV
Tooele School District employees will repay $10K for travel
The Tooele School District employees traveled to Georgia and spent thousands on an educational conference that was held virtually.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Salt Lake City high schoolers now in class four days a week
SALT LAKE CITY — Junior high and high school students in the Salt Lake City School District will be coming to class in school buildings four days a week, starting Monday. It’s been a month since they were brought back in to the buildings twice a week. District spokesperson Yándary Chatwin said the district has […]5 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah schools send reminders that face masks are still required
Some charter schools and school districts in Utah are reminding people that face masks will still be required for the rest of the school year.5 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Utah schools get creative with graduation ceremonies
Graduation for the Class of 2021 is still a couple of months away, but schools in Utah are developing ideas for how they’ll handle ceremonies this year.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
University of Utah plans in-person convocations for Spring 2021
The U. plans to pre-record and live-stream the general commencement ceremony May 6, with in-person college convocations planned on both May 6 and May 7.5 years ago
Saige Miller, Curt Gresseth, and Mary Richards
Parents sue Park City School District, claim COVID-19 “Test to Stay” in schools unconstitutional
Two Park City parents are suing the Park City School District and Summit County Health Department officials over the COVID-19 "Test to Stay" program, claiming the requirement is unconstitutional.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Canyons District holds final vaccination clinic
We’ve reached a milestone for Utah's schools. State leaders gathered to mark the last COVID-19 vaccine clinic for the Canyons School District last night where the final 300 doses were given to staff in the district.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
School districts still not completely back to “normal”
Will schools ever get “back to normal?” Today marks the one-year anniversary of the first school district in Utah taking kids out of the classrooms over COVID-19 concerns, and officials from that district are still uncertain of what the future holds.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah State Board of Education worried about enforcing masks
Members of the Utah State Board of Education report they are worried about enforcing masks at school once the state's mask mandate ends.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
UVU students win international cybersecurity competition
Students from Utah Valley University, UVU, took first place in an international cybersecurity competition that challenged several teams.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Cabins in Logan Canyon for sale along with their creepy legends
LOGAN, Utah- The Hatch family began building their cabins in Logan Canyon in 1910. They included small playhouses for children and, unusual for the time, a swimming pool. The family occupied the cabins in Logan Canyon for years, but by the 1950s, they were vacant and had been vandalized repeatedly. They were donated to the […]5 years ago
Colby Walker
Salt Lake City Public Library system reopening for services
For the first time in a year, the Salt Lake City Public Library system will be reopening for services and let people inside again.5 years ago
Rikki Meece
UVU pedestrian bridge now open to foot, bicycle and scooter traffic
The pedestrian bridge, two city blocks in length, allows users to move safely between Frontrunner and UVU I-15 in Orem, Utah County.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Student applications are up again at the University of Utah
The number of student applications to the University of Utah are still going up, according to Steve Robinson5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Legislature approves bill that would initiate system for students to return to in-person classes
After seven rounds of amendments and substitutions, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that would initiate the return to in-person classes by next semester.5 years ago
