Education + Schools
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
John Wojcik
School districts in Northern Utah begin to announce fall plans
School districts in northern Utah are finalizing their fall plans; both the Logan and Box Elder School Districts will start the year with half-days.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Simone Seikaly
SLC school board votes 4-3 to delay start of school year; remote learning still a possibility
The Salt Lake City School Board voted to delay the start of the school year until Sept. 8, but did not take action on a remote learning recommendation.6 years ago
John Wojcik
In or Out? Utah teachers react to fall school plans
With school districts all over Utah still getting their plans in place for the fall, many educators are left “in limbo” wondering what their days will look like. In the Canyons School District, 98% of teachers responded to a survey by saying they intend to return to in-person teaching in the fall.6 years ago
LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
COVID-19 and kids: some studies suggest kids are less likely to become infected and more likely to have mild symptoms.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce and Lindsay Aerts
Gov. Herbert: Salt Lake City School District can offer in-person classes
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert will allow all schools in Orange COVID-19 risk areas to offer in-person classes if they wish to when schools reopen in the fall.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Antigen tests add COVID-19 cases in Utah; schools consider next steps
Antigen tests mean more than 250 of the state's 954 new COVID-19 cases could be from any point in the last six weeks, not new infections.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Parents, students press Salt Lake City School District to hold classes on campus this fall
Between 150 and 200 people gathered outside the Salt Lake City School District Offices to protest students not being able to go back to class or play sports this fall.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Anti-mask crowd fills Utah County Commission meeting on mask mandate, meeting abruptly called off
It was supposed to be an open meeting where Utah County Commission residents could weigh in on a proposed request for flexibility in the state’s school facemask mandate. Instead, the Utah County Commission called it off, saying the crowd made it unsafe.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Salt Lake parents to rally to ask schools to re-open
Parents who are upset that Salt Lake City schools might continue "online learning only" plan to rally Wednesday night at the district offices.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah PTA understands why parents are conflicted about back to school
As school districts release their different re-opening plans around Utah, some parents are upset – and often for different reasons.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
Utah pediatricians group advocates for students in the classroom, conditionally
The American Academy Of Pediatrics (AAP) released two widely read statements recently about students returning to school this fall saying that having students in the classroom is important, and should be done safely.6 years ago