Education + Schools
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah teachers voice concern about Tennessee ban on back-to-school wish lists
A Tennessee school district is prohibiting teachers' use of wish lists for school supplies, but Utah teachers say the lists are essential.1 year ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Salt Lake school board member resigns as part of attempted bribery plea deal
A Salt Lake City School District board member charged with trying to bribe his opponent into dropping out of last year's school board race has agreed to resign as part of a plea deal.1 year ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Public school teachers work side hustles to meet everyday costs
A Pew Research Center Survey finds 51% of public school teachers are not satisfied with how much they are paid.1 year ago
Adam Small
Volunteers from 2 Utah companies help pack thousands of meal kits for students in need
Volunteers with America First Credit Union and Young Automotive Group packed over 5,000 bags filled with basic foods like mac and cheese, granola bars and applesauce.1 year ago
Cora Lewis, Associated Press
What’s happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?
Amid a federal overhaul of student loans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness.1 year ago
Jason Swensen, Deseret News
3-year bachelor’s degree programs on tap at Weber State, Utah Valley University
Rising college costs and time commitments are driving support for faster, sub-120 credit bachelor’s programs.1 year ago
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
