Education + Schools
Annie Grayer and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
DeVos finalizes regulations giving more rights to those accused of sexual assault on college campuses
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos formally announces new protections for those accused of campus sexual harassment and assault.6 years ago
Jamie Ehrlich, CNN
Obamas announce they will deliver virtual commencements
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will deliver several virtual 2020 commencement addresses high schools and universities across the nation.6 years ago
Mary Richards
School districts talk about unique and “no harm” grading this last term
No harm, pass-fail or traditional: Some parents say they are confused by all of the different grading approaches this last term of school.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Housing hiccups: BYU begins arbitrations between students, landlords
Arbitrations are beginning for COVID-19-related housing disputes between BYU students and landlords. The process will be overseen by a third-party retired judge.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Virtual babysitting services see surge in business
With safe social distancing in place for at least the foreseeable future, a new trend is growing in the world of babysitting that's taking them into the virtual space.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
First-ever virtual graduation at the U of U
The University of Utah held its first-ever virtual graduation today, with a promise for a winter convocation later in 2020.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Return to sender: High schools preparing to refund spring athletic fees
Utah high schools are preparing to return pay-to-play athletics fees to students. Most spring sports were only a few weeks into their season when cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Davis County School District will hold virtual graduations for 2020 seniors
All graduations in the Davis County school district will be held virtually due to coronavirus concerns.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Parents slamming the book on homeschooling
Are you throwing in the towel on homeschooling? Or is your child thriving under the "new normal" of a global pandemic? Dave & Dujanovic discuss.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah educators say end of the school year running as normal as possible
SALT LAKE COUNTY – Educators across Utah are trying to clear up any confusion about the end of the school year, adding that things are happening when they usually would, although it may not appear that way, at first. When the Alpine School District sent a statement to parents saying there would be no new […]6 years ago
John Wojcik
Curveball: Parents, athletes hope to salvage spring sports
There's a new movement that hopes to salvage some of the high school spring sports season in Utah. It comes after the Utah High School Activities Association announced the cancellation of all spring sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux and Mary Richards
Granite School District rolls out WiFi buses to increase access to internet
The Granite School District announced it would be allowing more students to access internet connections from home using routers in WiFi buses.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Virtual graduation? Student petition says ‘No way’
Some students in Utah are organizing to keep alive the hope of an "in-person" graduation ceremony despite the soft-closure extension announced Tuesday.6 years ago
Jeff Caplan
Opinion: The new normal for schools just isn’t the same
The new normal for schools means 2020's graduating class won't get its traditional commencement ceremony -- and other adjustments.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
West High School in Salt Lake City handing out laptops to students
SALT LAKE CITY – West High School in Salt Lake City had to move their classes online last month because of COVID-19. That posed a problem, according to Assistant Principal Ronald Litteral, because many students do not have a computer at home. “There are 600 students that haven’t logged on to the program that we […]6 years ago
Becky Bruce and Paul Nelson
Gov. Herbert announces COVID-19 to close schools rest of year
Gov. Gary Herbert announced a soft closure of Utah schools will continue through the remainder of the school year because of COVID-19.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Challenges and rewards for special education during remote learning
Students who rely on therapy or special services at school are working around these new challenges of remote learning.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
NCAA hockey star and Sandy resident gets unsung hero award
Sandy native Jared Pike gets what some consider the highest, most prestigious award a Division I hockey player can receive, the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Coronavirus drop out: Are online-only courses driving college students away?
Will college students drop out due to coronavirus? College and universities are trying to keep students motivated to stay in school.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah students not likely to return to school any time soon
It is looking more likely that Utah students won’t be back in a physical school classroom before summer vacation. State superintendent Sydnee Dickson joined KSL that while no final decision has been reached yet, there are talks about how to move forward if students don't return to the classroom before fall.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Medical students find ways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic
Claire Bensard is a third-year medical student at the University of Utah, and she hopes to become a vascular surgeon one day. But things have changed because of COVID-19. That's why Bensard and other medical students across the country are finding ways to help.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Remedies for dry hands caused by frequent handwashing
You know the drill: It's important to wash your hands! But dry hands are the price we pay. Here are some remedies.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The Road Home needs donations for kids in their shelter
The Road Home tweeted out a request for people to donate family-friendly DVDs, books and games for kids staying at their Midvale shelter.6 years ago
