Education + Schools
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Lawyers respond to allegations of former U. officer sharing explicit photos of Lauren McCluskey
The U. "has offended" Lauren McCluskey, a lawyer for her parents said, after learning a campus officer may have improperly shared intimate photos of her.6 years ago
JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Obama criticizes virus response in online graduation speech
Former President Barack Obama criticized some U.S. leaders overseeing the coronavirus response as he delivered an online commencement speech for graduates of historically black colleges and universities.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Despite missing out on graduation, senior upbeat about the future
The pandemic may mean a number of students are missing their high school graduation ceremonies, but one Utah senior isn't letting it ruin her hopes.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah colleges talk about preparing for fall semester
The Utah System of Higher Education will meet weekly with all of Utah’s colleges before making a decision about fall semester this summer.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Class of 2020: Going into the Marine Corps to help people
Alexander Falkner has been studying at the Utah Military Academy since the seventh grade and now he's graduating and heading out to the Marine Corps.6 years ago
Christopher Dawson, CNN
Advice to seniors from seniors about graduating in the time of a national crisis
Here is guidance, senior to senior, from those who graduated in the midst of epidemics, wars and the fight for equal rights.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The Class of 2020: Overcoming anxiety to graduate on top
Paige Kennedy will be attending SUU on a full scholarship and hopes to help cure diseases someday. But it took more than just brains to get to the top of the class; Paige has dealt with major anxiety for years.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Class of 2020: After family tragedy, 8-year-old asks aunt to “healing prom”
Many teens are disappointed this year because they can't attend prom. But one family in East Millcreek held their own healing prom for their graduating senior which helped with the disappointment and to heal from a devastating tragedy.6 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Honoring the Class of 2020
Years of effort culminate to a single moment. Friends and family cheer, gifts are given, caps are thrown and, finally, high school seniors receive their diplomas. By now we know the Class of 2020 is unable to experience a traditional graduation ceremony, but that doesn’t mean they have been forgotten. This week, May 11-15, KSL […]6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The Class of 2020: Helping others while going through challenges
Even while going through her own problems, Clearfield High Senior Erin Estheimer is making sure that she's helping others in the class of 2020.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Honoring the Class of 2020: what Utah schools are doing
From Salt Lake City to Syracuse, school officials around Utah are figuring out new ways to honor the Class of 2020 during a global pandemic.6 years ago
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
