Education + Schools
Colby Walker
Canyons School District votes to postpone first day of classes
SALT LAKE CITY — The Canyons School District has postponed the first day of school by a week to allow for teachers and other staff to prepare. Schools in the Canyons district will move the first day of classes from Aug. 17 to Aug. 24. The Salt Lake School District also recently voted to postpone […]6 years ago
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer
COVID-19 reshapes and reduces back-to-school spending
As the pandemic drags into the new school year, it is upending the back-to-school shopping season. That's the second most important period for retailers behind the holidays.6 years ago
Michele Rowe
Schools stretched thin to provide kids with Back-to-School supplies
One more thing that is different this year as kids return to school is the use of school supplies.6 years ago
Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Many parents may have to stop working entirely if schools don’t reopen, economist says
Some economists fear an economic downturn if parents must stop working to care for their kids.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Davis parents, students to rally for return to class
Parents and students will gather before Tuesday's Davis County school board meeting to show support for kids being in class five days a week.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Lawsuit claims Utah State University discriminated against student with Down syndrome
A lawsuit claims Utah State University discriminated against and then expelled a student with Down syndrome.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Utah State University sued over student expulsion
A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses Utah State University of unlawfully discriminating against and expelling a student with Down syndrome.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Alpine School District urges parents to let them know if kids will return for in-person learning
Educators in the Alpine School District say many parents missed the deadline to weigh in on whether they wanted face-to-face learning or not.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Some Davis School District parents asking for full class schedule again
Some parents and students in the Davis School District are not happy with the district's decision to cut back the number of days students will spend physically in class this year.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The Salt Lake City School District classes will be totally online…for now
Classes in the Salt Lake City School District will be completely online when the school year starts September 8th.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Salt Lake City School District votes to pushback school start date
The Salt Lake City School District voted to delay the school start date for two weeks to prepare for remote learning.6 years ago
Saige Miller
A teacher strike is possible says the American Federation of Teachers
One of America's largest teachers union is ready to facilitate a teacher strike if school districts don't enforce safety measures.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Gov. Herbert addresses FAQs and back to school plans
In a news conference on Thursday, Gov. Gary Herbert indicated the state is close to meeting goals that would allow a shift in the state's pandemic response.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Helping children feel less anxious about school
Tom Golightly, Associate Clinical Director for BYU Counseling and Psychological Services gives insight on how to make your children feel less anxious about going back to school.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Schools struggle with the question of class on campus during COVID-19
In an ideal world, Salt Lake City School District Interim Superintendent Larry Madden says students would be back on campus this fall, but COVID-19 is forcing schools across the country to make choices to balance the need for a high-quality education for students while maintaining safety for staff and students.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Jordan School District to hold most classes on campus this fall
The Jordan School District has voted to hold classes on campus Mondays through Thursdays this fall. The decision has upset some parents and teachers but pleased others.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
UEA to state leaders: Delay return to school
The Utah Education Association (UEA) is urging state leaders to delay the return to school in public schools in grades K-12.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Davis School District updates fall plan to both in-home and in-school
The Davis School District has announced an update to their plans to reopen this fall opting for an every-other-day schedule in order to reduce the number of students in the classroom.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Seeds from China: Utah residents urged to deliver unsolicited seeds to Department of Ag for testing
Homes in Utah and across the country have been receiving unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to be from China, and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is urging anyone who may have received such a package to give it to them for testing.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Canyons School District begins online open enrollment
he Canyons School District has started their annual online open enrollment though Fall 2020's options for students are a little different6 years ago
Mary Richards
First-year teachers talk about starting their career in a pandemic
Every fall, many brand-new teachers join the ranks in Utah’s classrooms. But this year, those first-time educators are beginning their careers in a pandemic.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
State school board relaxes attendance requirements for 2020-2021
Utah requires students to attend school 180 days and 990 hours each year. But the state school board relaxed some of the attendance requirements this year.6 years ago
Nicholas Wyatt, Mark Jackson, Todd Fooks
Online learning is a perfect fit for some students, says online school principal
At least one educator in Salt Lake City believes online learning can be just as beneficial to students as is in-person learning.6 years ago
