Education + Schools
Saige Miller
Utah Senate President: Salt Lake City School District should ‘step up,’ offer in-person learning
Senate President Stuart Adams is urging the Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) to "step up" and resume in-person learning.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
SLCSD is trying to find out when their educators can get COVID-19 vaccine
The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) is trying to figure out when its educators can receive the vaccine in order to return to the classroom.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: UVU online art gallery showcases works by people with autism
An online art display from UVU features the artwork of a five year old with autism -- and the art of dozens of other people finding new ways to thrive.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Salt Lake City School Board set to vote on in-person classes
The Salt Lake City School Board is voting on a plan to offer in-person classes for secondary students. Salt Lake schools have remained closed to in-person learning since the pandemic started.6 years ago
WFOR Staff
A kindergarten “gap year?” Pandemic has some families considering it
A recent survey of nearly 500 school district leaders and principals found more than half are seeing a decline in kindergarten enrollment.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Salt Lake City School District looking for input on new superintendent
The Salt Lake City School District is hosting a number of online forums for parents and community members as they continue their search for a new superintendent.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
BYU study: Kindness to neighbors helps fight loneliness
Brigham Young University , BYU, completed a study on kindness to neighbors reporting it improves feelings of loneliness and connections.6 years ago
COLLIN BINKLEY, ALEXANDRA JAFFE and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press
Pres-elect Biden picks Miguel Cardona as education secretary
As an educator, Miguel Cardona has devoted his work to improving education for English-language learners and closing achievement gaps.6 years ago
KALYN BELSHA and GABRIELLE LaMARR LeMEE of Chalkbeat, and LEAH WILLINGHAM and LARRY FENN of The Associated Press Chalkbeat and Associated Press
US public school enrollment dips as virus disrupts education
Data from 33 U.S. states shows that K-12 public school enrollment has dropped across those states by more than 500,000 students, or 2%, since the same time last year.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Salt Lake City to consider return to in-person learning, bonuses back on table
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City School District will consider a return to in-person learning for middle and high school students as soon as next month, under a proposal from the interim superintendent. Additionally, a statement from a Utah legislative leader indicates if that happens, Salt Lake City will be included in bonus […]6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah Board of Higher Education backs Dixie State University name change
The Utah Board of Higher Education is throwing its support behind a plan to change Dixie State University's name.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Lawmaker defends decision that may exclude Salt Lake City teachers from $1,500 bonus
Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson is defending a decision from lawmakers that may exclude Salt Lake City School District teachers from a $1,500 bonus.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Corner Canyon High School raises over $57 thousand for Make-A-Wish
Students at Corner Canyon High School raised more than $57,000 toward Make-A-Wish, granting at least seven wishes in 2021.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
More school districts opt for remote learning over snow days
Two more Utah school districts, Murray and Provo, will move to remote learning options when winter weather would result in snow days otherwise.6 years ago
Saige Miller and Becky Bruce
Herbert announces school closure changes, lifts 10 p.m. alcohol sales ban
In his final scheduled news conference as governor, Gov. Gary Herbert announced changes to the way a school closure gets decided.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah school districts getting a count for teacher/staff COVID vaccines
Utah school districts are starting to give a count of how many COVID-19 vaccines they will need for the teachers and staff. Gov. Gary Herbert included educators in phase 1 of the vaccine rollout plan. They don’t have an exact date yet for school districts to get the COVID vaccines, but expect them in January. […]6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Lawmakers approve a bonus for teachers, but may exclude Salt Lake City School District
The state legislature is one step closer to approving a big bonus for teachers, but the Salt Lake City School District may be left out.6 years ago
Mary Richards
No more snow days for Canyons District students
With remote learning technology, the Canyons School District decided to use that tech to cover instruction time rather than take snow days.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Water main break causes pandemic problem for 3 Midvale schools
The pandemic means a water main break in Midvale forces the closure of three schools, since kids won't be able to wash their hands.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah State University interim coach calls for investigation of racial bias
Utah State University Interim Coach Frank Maile calls for an investigation into racial bias after alleged comments made by school leadership.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Report: Big drop in literacy test scores for first graders in Utah
A new report from Utah's Acadience reading test shows a big drop in literacy for first graders some say it is online learning6 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah high school graduation rate climbs for eighth consecutive year
Female students in Utah had a higher graduation rate than males at 90.6% compared to 85.9%, although both groups slightly improved over the previous year.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Report: Another 300 kids from Salt Lake City School District transfer
A new report from The Salt Lake Tribune says 300 kids have transferred out of the Salt Lake City School District mostly due to online learning.6 years ago
