Education + Schools
John Wojcik
Salt Lake City School District introducing first electric school buses in Utah
The first-ever electric school buses in Utah deployed this week in the Salt Lake City School District, with more coming soon.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Despite possible protest, students will still need to wear masks in school
Even though the statewide mask mandate was lifted for most Utahns, educators say students will still have to wear masks in school.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Police arrest 37 students after hours at Corner Canyon High School
Draper police made an arrest of 37 juveniles last weekend who were alone during an after hours gathering at Corner Canyon High School.5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Parents, educators urge State School Board to amend definition of ‘equity’
The Utah State Board of Education adopted a new definition of "equity" in terms of educational resources following a debate with parents and educators.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Bountiful High School announces ‘Redhawks’ as new mascot
The Davis School District announced that Bountiful High School will move away from the 'Braves' as their mascot and become the 'Redhawks.'5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City School District pushing high school start times later
The Salt Lake City School District's Board of Education voted Tuesday to push start times back an hour for its high schools starting this fall.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: SLC high school students to see later start times (and more sleep)
All Salt Lake City high school students will be getting a little more sleep starting in the fall, thanks to a recent school board decision.5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
University of Utah will require masks after statewide mandate expires
The University of Utah will still require facemasks on campus until the end of the spring semester, even after the statewide mandate expires Saturday.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Parents pushing back on ongoing mask requirement in Utah schools
Some Utah parents are pushing back on the ongoing mask mandate in schools as the statewide mandate is set to expire this week.5 years ago
Mary Richards
BYU research shows teens need in-person school but more sleep
Researchers say the teens who couldn't go to school in person had better mental health by getting more sleep in those remote or virtual environments.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Majority of recent Utah graduates still finding work in their field
Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah’s largest universities say a majority of recent graduates are finding work in their field.5 years ago
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
