Education + Schools
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
Mary Richards
Remote learning complaints in SLC get national attention
A rally by Salt Lake City students asking to go back to class in-person rather than continue remote learning is getting national attention.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and John Wojcik
Salt Lake City students rally, call for return to in-person learning
Salt Lake City high school students rallied outside three schools today, calling for a return to in-person learning - amid an increase in failing grades.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
“Test to Stay” rapid testing program at Syracuse High leads to soft closure
Students and faculty of Syracuse High School, in Utah's Davis School District, will remain in an online-only learning mode through Dec. 18.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
In-person learning a challenge for some teachers, students
With some districts asking teachers to provide both in-person and online learning, the strain is evident. "Teachers are really, really tired."6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Provo wants better relationship with BYU students
The city of Provo and BYU students are looking for ways to improve the relationship between students and their neighbors.6 years ago
John Wojcik
UEA survey finds most teachers don’t support a work stoppage
A new survey from the Utah Education Association is finding little support among teachers for any sort of a work stoppage.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly and Paul Nelson
Braves no more: Bountiful High School will change mascot
Bountiful High school, in Bountiful, Utah, will change its school mascot and drop the existing "Braves" mascot.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Schools ready to welcome students back, some concerned of potential COVID-19 spike
Schools are back in session Monday for most districts across the state, which has some worried about a potential spike in COVID-19 cases following Thanksgiving break.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Salt Lake police investigating after Zoom class is hacked, displays pornographic images
Salt Lake City police are investigating after a middle school Zoom class was hacked, showing pornographic images.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah college students with COVID-19 reporting mild, no symptoms
Although college students have ended up in local hospitals with COVID-19, many are surprised they became infected.6 years ago
JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press
New York City schools to close again as city fights virus
New York City is shuttering schools to try to stop the renewed spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Ogden School District to hold all virtual learning day in case of closures
Ogden School District spokesman says they want to keep kids on campus as long as possible because it's better for their mental health.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Hey mister, the PTA wants more men like you
The Utah PTA wants to recruit more men to take an active role in the children's education and schools.6 years ago
