Education + Schools
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
Kelli Pierce
Utah college students paying too many mandatory fees, state audit finds
The cost of college keeps going up, but many mandatory fees that universities in Utah are charging should be scrapped or funded in a different way6 years ago
Mary Richards
Returning with care: Students in the Murray School District back in class
6,400 students are starting school again on Monday as the Murray School District becomes the first on the Wasatch Front to go back to school this fall.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
Granite School Board will debate changing their elementary schedule
The Granite School District Board of Education is scheduling a special meeting to discuss changing their elementary school schedule.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Survey finds a majority of Granite School District teachers are uncomfortable returning to classrooms
A new survey finds that over half of the teachers in the Granite School District feel unsafe returning to classrooms. The survey was sent out by the Granite Education Association and found that 55% of teachers believe there are no amount of sanitation or personal protective equipment that will adequately protect them from the coronavirus.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Some families still can’t decide about school during the pandemic
Every family will be different and will have different factors to consider, a pediatrician said about the choice to go back to school during the pandemic.6 years ago
John Wojcik
School districts still hiring during a pandemic
Most schools in the state start classes next week, although some districts say they’re still looking to hire dozens of teachers. The Jordan School District has around 20 open positions, which are a combination of full-time, part-time and substitute.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Schools say they’re ready to open safely, but need help from parents
Schools around Utah are starting to see students return this week and say they can open safely, but they'll need some help from parents to be successful.6 years ago
Faith Karimi and Steve Almasy, CNN
The CDC issues a dire warning for the fall if coronavirus measures are not followed
A top federal health official is issuing a dire warning: Follow recommended coronavirus measures or risk having the worst fall in US public health history.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
Technology replacing the traditional back-to-school needs, study shows
Pencils, scissors and other traditional school supplies might be left on the shelves this fall as parents will spend less on the basics this year.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
School districts adjusting air conditioning systems to slow the spread of COVID-19
Health care officials say the number of kids being diagnosed with COVID-19 is on the rise, and educators are trying to ensure the school buildings, themselves, don’t contribute to the spread of the virus through the air conditioning systems.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Local kids experiencing homelessness in need of back to school backpacks, clothes
Going back to school can be tough for many kids, and can be even tougher for children experiencing homelessness, that's why the Road Home is asking for back to school donations.6 years ago
