Education + Schools
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
Mary Richards
Utah school leaders: time for community to support back to school
Utah education leaders say now is the time for the community to get together and support teachers and students who are headed back to school.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Teachers protest for a safer school reopening
SALT LAKE CITY – About 100 teachers caravanned to the State Capitol, with signs hanging off their cars with messages like, “Not Until It’s Safe” and “I can’t teach if I’m dead”. They drove from the old Sears building in downtown Salt Lake City, up State Street, and to the Capitol for a socially distanced […]6 years ago
RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer
College football players, parents, unite to be heard
COVID-19 concerns had Pac-12 football players meeting with conference leadership this week. An official update is expected next week.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah teachers, staff to all get 5 masks each and other PPE
Utah has ordered tens of thousands of PPE gear, like masks, and face shields to give to teachers and staff members.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Davis School District sticks with hybrid back to school schedule
The Davis School District is sticking with its plan to hold half its classes on campus and the other half online, despite complaints from parents.6 years ago
KSL News Staff
Utah’s 41 school districts unveil reopening plans for fall
The state board of education required Utah's 41 school districts to present their plans for the fall by Aug. 1, 2020. Here is what we know so far.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah State suspends ACT and SAT requirements for incoming students
Utah State University says they will be suspending their ACT and SAT requirements for incoming 2021 students heading into their spring, summer and fall semesters.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Calming COVID-19 anxiety as kids go back to class
A new survey says that 66% of parents still having some anxiety about sending their kids back to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Social studies: Will digital learning impact social development?
Experts are more openly talking about how digital learning may mentally impact young students and their social development in Utah.6 years ago
John Wojcik
New poll asks Utahns about school re-opening, mask mandate
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics Poll indicates that 54% of Utahns intend to have their children return to school in-person this month.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Inside Sources: Help refugee students in Utah get back to school
The Utah Refugee Connection needs your help to put refugee kids in the state back in classrooms safely. Utah has 65,000 refugee students.6 years ago
Colby Walker
SLC School Board Member: vote to hold classes online was partly political
A Salt Lake City school board member cited President Trump as a factor in her vote on postponing in-person classes for the district.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Parents beg the Davis School District for on-campus classes
Some parents are protesting the Davis School District's hybrid model of classes this semester, with students alternating between on-campus and online classes.6 years ago
