Education + Schools
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
Colby Walker
Sept. 10 Utah School Closures
A number of schools in Utah will remain closed on Thursday due to a lack of power. Davis School District Centerville Elementary Centerville Junior High Granite School District Wasatch Junior Eastwood Elementary Crestview Elementary Upland Terrace Elementary Cottonwood Elementary Rosecrest Elementary Twin Peaks Elementary Connections High Ogden School District Highland Junior High Mount Ogden Junior […]6 years ago
Todd Fooks
Jordan School District offers free meals to all students this fall
Jordan School District announced Wednesday, they will be offering free breakfasts and lunches at all schools. The meals are available for all students.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Educators look for signs of child abuse among kids returning back to school
Child prevention advocates are telling people not to be fooled by a drop in the number of reported child abuse cases during the pandemic, they say abuse is just as common as ever, but many cases went unreported since kids weren't in school.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Second day of Utah school closures after wind storm
Power outages and debris have led four school districts across northern Utah to issue another day of closures after a massive wind storm hit the state.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake City School District delays first day again
The Salt Lake City School District has again delayed the start of school, after hurricane-force winds pummeled northern Utah.6 years ago
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
Schools like USU combating coronavirus turn to stinky savior: sewage
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Granite School District to publish COVID-19 case counts for all schools
The Granite School District will begin to publish the current case counts of positive COVID-19 cases at each of its 86 schools.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Governor’s education advisor hits back at teacher COVID-19 safety study
The online insurance company Insurify caused a stir when it released a COVID-19 safety study claiming Utah's teachers are the most at-risk of contracting the virus in the country.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
SLC School District to lend desktops to cover laptop shortage
So many more parents asked for devices than expected this fall, the district is facing a laptop shortage -- and getting creative to address it.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake City School District gears up for the year to start online
The Salt Lake City School District is trying to get students and teachers ready for online learning as classes are scheduled to start next week.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce and Heather Kelly
Parents could get more information on COVID-19 in schools
The Salt Lake County Health Department could soon launch a dashboard that would show which schools have been shut down because of COVID-19.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Charter school in Draper closes temporarily due to COVID-19 cases
A Draper charter school campus is the first in the state to close down because of the number of COVID-19 cases on their grounds.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
Pollution displays are coming to school drop-off zones
Air pollution displays are coming to school drop off zones to inform the driver of how much pollution they're emitting by idling.6 years ago
