Education + Schools
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
Mary Richards
Canyons School District back in class
34,000 students returned to school in the Canyons School District on Monday, Utah’s 5th largest school district.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Students, staff prepare for unusual fall semester at Utah universities
Many universities around the state are set to re-open Monday with a mix of online and some in-person classes. At the University of Utah, their schedule will rotate between a hybrid and online-only format.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
6 Carbon High School teachers quarantine after 1 tests positive for COVID-19
Six Carbon High School teachers are in quarantine for the next two weeks after one tested positive for COVID-19 during the first week of school.6 years ago
Michele Rowe
Parents concerned Bountiful school isn’t safe for kids to return
Parents and teachers are worried that Holbrook Elementary school in Bountiful won't be ready for students to return on Tuesday as construction crews are continuing renovations.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Governor’s office clarifies school mask mandate penalty
Governor Herbert's office is clarifying the potential criminal penalty for students and staff for not wearing a mask in school.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
COVID-19 and the economy the focus of Utah legislative special session
COVID-19 may be the reason Utah lawmakers had to change how they do business, but it's also expected to be a hot topic of discussion during the legislative special session.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
COVID-19 challenges persist as Utah kids go back to class
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges as Utah kids go back to school. However, kids are pretty happy to be back in class.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Some Utah teachers still frustrated at lack of PPE from state
With classes already starting, many teachers in Utah say they’re not getting enough personal protective equipment, PPE, from the state to limit the spread of COVID-19.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Salt Lake City School District hints at extending remote learning
The Salt Lake City School District may be extending remote learning past the first quarter, according to Superintendent Larry Madden.6 years ago
Theresa Waldrop, CNN
Here’s what happened when students went to school during the 1918 pandemic
This isn't the first time leaders have struggled with deciding whether to keep schools open in a pandemic. During the influenza pandemic in 1918, even though the world was a very different place, the discussion was just as heated.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
UVU to host drive-thru graduation with largest class in school history
UVU announced it would be hosting its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020, implementing a drive-thru system to maintain social distancing.6 years ago
Colby Walker and Saige Miller
Three Utah universities will reduce Fall 2020 semester fees
The University of Utah, Utah State University and Southern Utah University will be reducing their student fees for the Fall 2020 semester.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Alpine, Utah’s largest school district, returns to class
The largest school district in Utah, Alpine, started the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday with new precautions and procedures in place for the coronavirus.6 years ago
