Education + Schools
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Tooele County School District audit finds poor student achievement, low employee morale
Auditors say this, along with the personnel-related findings, has led to inefficiencies and noncompliance in the education of Tooele County students.1 year ago
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com
Service and schooling in your 20s leads to a happy 30s, BYU study finds
After surveying 4,969 adults in their 30s, the research was conclusive: Service and schooling in one's 20s made the biggest difference in flourishing for the next decade.1 year ago
Jason Swensen, Deseret News
An ‘emblem makeover’? University of Utah unveils new institutional logo
The updated logo “represents an effort to connect University of Utah Health, academics and athletics into one all-encompassing image," school officials said.1 year ago
Verl Johansen
Utah teachers concerned immigration raids could impact students
Teachers across Utah are worried immigration raids across the country will keep students away as the new school year approaches.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
Juan Diego Catholic High School mourns death of founding vice principal
Juan Diego Catholic High School is mourning the death of John Colosimo, its founding vice principal and head football coach.1 year ago
Verl Johansen
Alpine School District set to issue bonds to help build new schools in Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain
The Alpine School District is set to sell more than $200 million in bonds to help fund new schools on the west side of Utah Lake.1 year ago
SHELBY LOFTON
Summer, After School care programs at risk after federal government withholds funds
The Utah Afterschool Network warns that the summer programs thousands of Utah parents rely on for childcare are at risk.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Canyons District considers consolidating low-enrollment elementary schools, seeks public input
The high cost of homes is cited by Canyons District officials as the top reason for declining enrollment in elementary schools.1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Diabetes camp at Weber State offers kids community and confidence
The REACH Children Diabetes Camp gives kids a sense of community and confidence.1 year ago
Verl Johansen
Alpine School District breaks ground on new high school in Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alpine School District officials broke ground on a new high school in Saratoga Springs Friday. Officials expect it to become one of the largest schools in the state. Where will the new high school in Saratoga Springs be? The new school will be on the west side of Mountain View Corridor, close […]1 year ago
Bryanna Willis and Sam Herrera
What books should teachers buy for their classroom libraries? State auditors recommend policies
Auditors presented the report at a committee meeting on Wednesday, saying they found most policies for school libraries are geared towards removing materials.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
New state superintendent lays out education goals
Dr. Molly Hart became the state's superintendent on June 5.1 year ago
Becky Bruce
New Utah education audit shows performance gap for English language learners
The learning gap for English language learners is more significant than their peers. A new audit gives recommendations on closing the gap.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Families scramble for child care after several daycare centers in northern Utah close suddenly
The owner of several daycare centers said he and the entire childcare industry have been struggling since the COVID-19 pandemic.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Despite weight loss surgery, patients still report feeling stigmatized, Utah study found
The study concludes that the way physicians speak to patients about weight loss greatly impacts the potential for continuing stigma.1 year ago
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com
Davis County Library’s new reading program open to the whole family
With their new game Bookopoly, Davis County librarians hope to remind people that reading is fun and not a chore.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
University of Utah staffers speaks out after school announces partnership with Israeli university
A group of faculty, staff and students are petitioning against the University of Utah after the school signed a partnership with an Israeli university.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
University officials in Utah have close eye on potential Pell Grant changes
A proposed change to the federal Pell Grant system could impact thousands of Utah students.1 year ago
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports
Kevin Young signs long-term extension with BYU Basketball
BYU basketball coach Kevin Young has signed a long-term contract extension. The school did not announce the length of the contract.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah Fits All Scholarship applicants forced to reapply for next school year
The company administering the Utah Fits All Scholarship announced that it will be re-running this year's application cycle due to "incomplete" information.1 year ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Utah social service providers scramble to help youth impacted by Job Corps closure
Social service providers say they're working to help students being displaced as the result of Job Corps, an education and job training center in Davis County, shutting down.1 year ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Changes coming to bus schedules for students in Salt Lake City School District
This is the result of two recent audits which found problems with the busing system for students.1 year ago
Associated Press
Federal officials to vet social media accounts of visa applicants heading to Harvard
Federal officials are set to start reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants who plan to attend, work at or visit Harvard University.1 year ago
