Education + Schools
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
Simone Seikaly
University of Utah police receive implicit bias training
Police officers and command staff have completed an implicit bias training aimed at educating them on sexism, stereotypes, racism and social injustice.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly, Mark Jackson and Cami Mondeaux
USU reports COVID-19 virus in wastewater from residence halls
Students in four residence halls at Utah State University have been asked to quarantine after elevated levels of the COVID-19 virus was found in wastewater.6 years ago
TERRY TANG Associated Press
Fans hope Marvel comic book improves Native representation
Native American comic book fans hope a new Marvel anthology by Native artists and writers will jump-start more authentic representation.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
Adults in Kaysville acting like children in school zones
Police in Kaysville are reminding people to obey traffic laws, especially in school zones.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Park City School District reopening plan protested by parents
The Park City School District is facing a lot of heat over its reopening plan. Some parents held a protest, claiming the district’s strategy doesn’t properly protect teachers.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
Granite students in need of water bottles due to COVID-19
Because Granite District water fountains are shut off due to coronavirus, kids need water bottles -- but not everyone can afford them.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Parents hold sit-in at Davis School District, call for in-person classes
Parents in the Davis School District held a sit-in on Tuesday, concerned about the two-day-a-week plan for their students.6 years ago
Mary Richards and Nicholas Wyatt
Salt Lake City School District going door-to-door to register all students
Representatives of the SLC School District are making housecalls to ensure children are registered and that parents have what they need for online learning.6 years ago
Michele Rowe
Virtual study groups, website hopes to connect students
While students across the country are heading back to school in unusual circumstances, one website is hoping to connect in virtual study groups.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Parents plan sit-in for first day of classes at Davis School District
Parents in the Davis School District are organizing a sit-in protest outside district offices on August 25th after their school's first day of online class was canceled.6 years ago
Michele Rowe
Drivers: back to school means time to obey rules in school zones
It's been a few months since school buses and school zones have been active, but police are reminding drivers the rules are the same.6 years ago
