Education + Schools
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
Simone Seikaly
Skyridge High School students face assault charges in juvenile court
Charges have been filed in juvenile court against two Skyridge High School students reportedly involved in the assault of another student.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah PTA hoping for new members during challenging year
Pandemic restrictions on schools have put limitations on the Utah PTA and they're looking to recruit more volunteers to help students.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah schools look for rule changes around quarantining
Some Utah schools are asking the state health department to reconsider the rules for quarantining students and staff.6 years ago
Colby Walker
14 schools in Jordan School District moving online
The Jordan School District has voted to move 14 schools online after experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases and absences.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
COVID-19 tests in the Davis School District provide results in 15 minutes
More than 150 students and staff in the Davis School District have taken a COVID-19 test that works so fast, it gives people their results in 15 minutes.6 years ago
Saige Miller
UPDATE: Two more schools in the Davis School District will move to remote learning
Four schools in the Davis School District are moving to online instruction for two weeks to comply with state health guidelines for COVID-19.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Book Buddies: Kids can read to Utah shelter pets virtually
Salt Lake County Animal Services has relaunched and expanded the "Book Buddies" program where children can read to and soothe shelter pets.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
U of U will test all 32,000 students for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving break
University of Utah officials say they will test all 32,000 students for COVID-19 before the Thanksgiving break.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah Education Association calls to move many secondary schools online
The Utah Education Association is calling on Governor Gary Herbert to move secondary schools in high transmission areas to all online learning.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Actor Chris Pratt sends autographed photo to Utah 7th grader
Actor Chris Pratt surprised a student from West Jordan Middle School with an autographed photo from "Guardians of the Galaxy."6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Amendment G would change education funding in Utah, and it’s ahead in votes
For decades, Utah has only allowed income taxes to be used for education and if, Amendment G passes, it would let that money also be used to fund programs for children and the disabled.6 years ago
