Education + Schools
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
Paul Nelson
Utah County commissioners on opposite sides of facemask mandate
Two Utah County commissioners appear to be at odds over a request to loosen the state’s mandate on facemasks for school kids.6 years ago
COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
The Trump administration rescinds a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave if their classes were entirely online.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Alpine School District plans to be back in class half-days
"...it’s the circumstances that will dictate what we do. The devil will be in the details," said Alpine School District spokesperson Kimberly Bird.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah schools join amicus brief denouncing rule change for international students
Three Utah schools are among nearly 200 others joining an amicus brief to fight a rule change that would force some international students to leave the U.S.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
Two Utah colleges join a lawsuit against ICE “International Student Ban”
Weber State University and Westminster College have joined the now list of hundreds of institutions of higher learning in the lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt an "international student ban."6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Do teachers even want to come back to school during pandemic? Districts trying to find out
How comfortable are teachers with the idea of coming back to school in the fall as COVID-19 cases continue to climb? Educators are trying to figure that out6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
New career development program available for Utahns
A new career development program will soon be available to Utahns who want or need to change jobs due to the pandemic.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Doctors have mixed feelings about kids going back to school because of spiking COVID-19 cases
Statistically, children have a very low risk of getting a serious case of COVID-19. Even so, doctors have mixed feelings about schools potentially reopening6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
SLC schools release plans to reopen in the fall amid COVID-19
Students will learn remotely if Salt Lake City remains in the "orange" or "red" COVID-19 category, SLC schools officials said in a letter to parents.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson asks sports teams to wear masks
SALT LAKE COUNTY – The number of COVID-19 cases has shot up in Utah in recent weeks. Now, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is asking sports teams to take some precautions to slow the spread. In a letter to all Salt Lake County residents, she asked people who participate in sports to do five […]6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
UPDATE: Granite School District COVID-19 plan released, masks required
The Granite School District will propose a mask requirement for teachers and staff but not for students upon reopening in the fall.6 years ago
Skylar Mitchell, CNN
This student collected garbage to pay for college. Now he’s headed to Harvard Law
After graduating high school, financial issues, illness and a major sports injury Rehan Staton is going to Harvard Law.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Jordan School District reopens and students are required to wear masks in the Fall
The Jordan School District reopens in the fall, and students will be required to wear masks. Bryce Dunford said they will not be enforcing that rule.6 years ago
