Education + Schools
Emily Ashmead
Read Across America Day
“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” So said Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. It is clever phrasing for such an important task. Reading to children is one of the best things we can do to help them get on and stay on […]6 years ago
KSL News Staff
A third of Salt Lake City students opt to stay online
Roughly 35 percent of students opted to stick with the online learning option even after Salt Lake City Schools resumed in-person classes.6 years ago
Saige Miller
SLCSD names three superintendent finalists, asks for community input
After sifting through 33 applications, the SLCSD has selected three finalists for the district's new superintendent.6 years ago
COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press
Dems attempt to push through school funding, wage increase
House Democrats are muscling past Republicans on major portions of President Joe Biden’s pandemic plan, including a proposed $130 billion in school relief and a gradual increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Salt Lake City School District welcoming more grades for in-person instruction
For the first time in nearly a year, 4th through 12th grade students have the option to head back to in-person learning at most schools in Salt Lake City.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
North Ogden charter school removes opt-out option for Black History Month activities
In a statement, the school said that certain parents and the school had found a compromise and the option to opt-out of Black History Month activities was off the table.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
School allows parents to opt children out of Black History Month activities, school director says he’s ‘deeply’ saddened and disappointed
Angry phone calls after administrators told parents they can opt their children out of participating in Black History Month events.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Audit: end ‘soft closures’ in favor of ‘Test to Stay’ in Utah schools
'Test to Stay' is a new policy that lessens interruptions of in-class learning at school when active cases of COVID-19 exceed the threshold.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Bill would require suicide prevention programs in elementary schools
A bill would expand suicide prevention resources in schools to children as young as kindergarten age in Utah -- instead of middle school and up.6 years ago
Mary Richards
CDC: Schools can open safely now
The CDC says schools nationwide may reopen safely right now, even without teachers getting the vaccines. Many schools around the country have been staying remote while waiting for teachers to get the vaccine first. But they are facing increasing pressure to re-open. “There is increasing data to suggest that schools can safely reopen and that […]6 years ago
ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press
GOP states weigh limits on how race and slavery are taught
Proposals in Arkansas, Iowa and Mississippi would prohibit schools from using a New York Times project that focused on slavery's legacy.6 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Simone Seikaly
Online petition calls for State Board Member’s removal, claims comments support homophobia
Thousands of people have signed a MoveOn.org online petition asking that school board member Natalie Cline be removed from her position.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Utah judge denies lawsuit giving option for classroom learning
A Utah district judge has ruled against a lawsuit that would give students an option to go back into the classroom in the Salt Lake City School District.6 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Teacher Feature is back in session
After what felt like an extended summer vacation, KSL's Teacher Feature program is back in session. This year's Teacher Feature primary sponsor is Burt Brothers Tire & Service. The company has been involved with Teacher Feature for more than ten years, and says they are appreciative of a way to give back.6 years ago
Saige Miller, Becky Bruce and Paul Nelson
South Salt Lake police activity leads to shelter-in-place at junior high
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Granite Park Junior High School in South Salt Lake, where reporters witnessed heavy police presence earlier.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Pac-12 announces departure of Commissioner Larry Scott
The Pac-12 announced on Wednesday night that conference Commissioner Larry Scott would not seek a new contract.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Salt Lake middle, high school students to return to in-person learning
Middle and high school students in the Salt Lake School District will be returning to the classroom next month.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
UPDATE: SLC School officials vote to return to in-person learning 2 days a week
The Board of the SLC School District voted late Tuesday to return to classes twice a week, but a lawsuit still looms.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Weber County schools on a two hour delay due to high winds and widespread power outages
Weber County School District (WCSD) has issued a two-hour delay Tuesday for schools due to high winds and power outages.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
SLCC likely to begin offering on-campus housing on Taylorsville campus
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) may begin offering on-campus housing at its Taylorsville campus, likely entering a public-private partnership to make it happen.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Vaccinations ramping up for Utah teachers and school staff
Vaccinations for teachers and staff across Utah are ramping up. Educators began receiving their first doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Results expected soon on investigation into USU President Noelle Cockett
Results of an investigation into the conduct of Utah State University President Noelle Cockett are expected to be released this week.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Davis School District rolls out COVID-19 vaccine for teachers and faculty
And Davis educators will have more chances to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday and Saturday.6 years ago
