Education + Schools
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Confidential information released after school district refused to pay hackers’ ransom demand, report says
Hackers may have gained access to confidential information about current and former staff and students of the fifth largest school district in the United States, according to a statement posted on the district's website.6 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
Feds to ship millions of tests in bid to reopen K-12 schools
Pres. Trump has announced the shipment of millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week. He is urging governors to use them to reopen schools.6 years ago
HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer
American Library Association compiles “most censored” book list
The American Library Association compiled a list of the 100 books most subjected to censorship in the last decade.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
“Ronalert” social media campaign aims to get young adults to mask up
The state health department has launched a new social media campaign called "Ronalert" to get young people to wear a mask, wash their hands and stay home when they're sick.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Draper Park Middle School to close, transition to online classes for 2 weeks
Draper Park Middle School is scheduled to close, transitioning to virtual classes for the next two weeks starting Tuesday.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Provo High School football game moves back home, frustrating educators
After getting a strong amount of negative feedback, Provo High School is moving its homecoming football game back home -- without spectators.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Nebo district spikes Provo High football venue switch
Provo High football game is now being hosted at the home stadium because it cannot be held at Spanish Fork High School according to Nebo School District.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Davis School District delays move to in-person classes for middle and high schools
During an emergency meeting, the Davis School District School board voted to allow elementary schools to begin in-person classes beginning on Monday while holding middle and high schoolers to keep a hybrid schedule until November.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
A homeschool expert offers tips for parents who are DIYing school
Anne Crossman is the driving force behind a new homeschool service, HomeSchoolExpert, to assist parents with the struggles of homeschooling.6 years ago
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson
Several schools in three districts will close for two weeks due to COVID-19 cases
More than half a dozen schools in three separate districts have to make major changes to how they hold classes and play sports thanks to COVID-19.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Three schools in the Alpine School District shift to hybrid schedule
Beginning next week, three additional high schools in the Alpine School District will implement a hybrid schedule.6 years ago
Colby Walker
BYU and UVU issue statement, advise two-week deadline to improve numbers
After learning 39% of new COVID-19 cases are from Utah County, BYU and UVU asked students to act more responsibly. That, or face new restrictions.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Reminder: University of Utah students/staff will be online-only Sept. 27 through Oct. 11
The UofU has extended a planned break in on-campus learning and will restrict access to campus beginning Sunday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 11.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Student creates petition for Davis School District to keep hybrid schedule
A high school student created a petition urging the Davis School District to consider a hybrid school schedule, despite plans to increase in-person classes.6 years ago
Paul Nelson, Ryan Meeks
Canyons School District meets after more than 500 students quarantined
The Canyons School District is mapping out how schools should move forward with their education plans during an outbreak of COVID-196 years ago
Paul Nelson
‘Broken Trust’: UEA says school districts break promises by not enforcing COVID-19 quarantines
The Utah Education Association said districts are putting teachers at risk by not following state guidelines about COVID-19 quarantines.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah kids accessing explicit material on school databases, lawmakers urged to do more
Children are accessing explicit material on school databases, and Utah lawmakers are trying to solve the problem.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Jordan School District closes Riverton High School Thursday and Friday
Jordan School District decided to close Riverton High School Thursday, September 17, and will reopen for online classes on Friday, September 18.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
School enrollment drops significantly for Salt Lake City School District
classes have begun at the Salt Lake City School District. However, something odd is happening when it comes to enrollment.6 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Ryan Meeks
CDC study warns that young children can transmit COVID-19
A new CDC study that used data from Utah shows that children age 10 and under can transmit COVID-19 even if they are asymptomatic.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux and Kelli Pierce
BYU nearly doubles COVID cases, causing concern among health officials
BYU is reporting 141 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus in the last week, bringing its total to 258 cases-- roughly 0.6% of the campus.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake City School District taking heat for canceling school at the last minute
The Salt Lake City School District is taking heat from irate parents and teachers for canceling classes just after 8:00 AM Thursday.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Windstorm, power outages delay school yet again, force park closures in SLC
The Salt Lake City School District announced another delay for the beginning of the school year as power outages from this week's windstorm persisted.6 years ago
