Education + Schools
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports
Kevin Young signs long-term extension with BYU Basketball
BYU basketball coach Kevin Young has signed a long-term contract extension. The school did not announce the length of the contract.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah Fits All Scholarship applicants forced to reapply for next school year
The company administering the Utah Fits All Scholarship announced that it will be re-running this year's application cycle due to "incomplete" information.1 year ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Utah social service providers scramble to help youth impacted by Job Corps closure
Social service providers say they're working to help students being displaced as the result of Job Corps, an education and job training center in Davis County, shutting down.1 year ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Changes coming to bus schedules for students in Salt Lake City School District
This is the result of two recent audits which found problems with the busing system for students.1 year ago
Associated Press
Federal officials to vet social media accounts of visa applicants heading to Harvard
Federal officials are set to start reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants who plan to attend, work at or visit Harvard University.1 year ago
Brian Carlson, KSL TV
West Valley City shooting survivor Sha Reh graduates from Granger High School
Sha Reh survived the murder of his immediate family and was left nearly blind, and severely injured, in the killings.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Here’s how a school district is helping students prepare for their career
A new report highlights the ten worst-paying college degrees, right as college graduates are about to enter the workforce. Here's what a local school district is doing to help students prepare.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Audit finds several safety code violations with new and renovated K-12 schools
A legislative audit found ongoing building code violations in several new and renovated public schools, recommending increased state oversight.1 year ago
BY BRIAN CARLSON
Granite School District considering closing eastside elementary schools
Granite School District may close elementary schools as enrollment numbers have been declining.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV
Jordan School District high school students create, install “buddy benches” at elementary schools
The buddy benches were handmade by students at the Jordan School District's Academy of Technology and Career for elementary school students.1 year ago
Adam Small
Several Utah international students got their legal status reinstated
Following the revocation of international student status, several Utah international students had their visas reinstated.1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
AP test interrupted at Davis High, students choosing between credits and graduation
Some Davis High School students may be losing college credits due to an accidental fire alarm at the wrong time.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Crossing guard warns: School is still in session, don’t let spring fever distract you
A Davis County crossing guard reminds people to not let spring fever be a distraction and to be cautious by crosswalks.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
For busy parents across Utah and the US, “Maycember” is in full swing
With graduation, dance recitals, award ceremonies, and oh yeah, Mother's Day, May has become more busy than December for parents.1 year ago
Kennedy Camarena
A Woman’s View: Advice for the class of 2025
It's graduation season and guests on A Woman's View have some advice for the college and high school graduates of 2025.1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
New SUN Bucks program helps feed Utah kids during summer
The new SUN Bucks program will help keep students fed during the summer months.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Alpine School District superintendent announces retirement, plans to teach at BYU
Alpine School District's superintendent announced that he will leave his position in September to teach education classes at BYU.1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
New study reports on the social value of religion in education
A recent study found that religious education provides several social benefits that are not as commonly found in public or private schools.1 year ago
Kennedy Camarena
Brookside Elementary School evacuated due to smoke inside classroom
Brookside Elementary School was evacuated Friday morning after smoke appeared inside of a classroom.1 year ago
Adam Small
Northern Utah County school district chooses temporary name
A temporary name was selected for one of the two districts splitting from Alpine, covering Lehi, American Fork, Alpine, Highland, Cedar Hills, and part of Draper.1 year ago
Jason Swensen, Deseret News
University of Utah to give college credit for missionary, military or humanitarian service
The University of Utah has plans to offer academic credit to return missionaries, military and veterans or humanitarian service.1 year ago
Sam Herrera and Heather Peterson
Utah school voucher program allowed to continue as Supreme Court considers constitutionality
The Utah school voucher program will continue as normal as the Supreme Court considers whether the program violates the state constitution.1 year ago
Annie Ma, AP Education Writer
Student loans in default will go to debt collection, Education Department says
Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.1 year ago
