Education + Schools
Kelli Pierce
Road Home: no positive tests for coronavirus at area homeless shelters
The Road Home says they are doing everything they can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at homeless shelters in the Salt Lake area.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Weber State donates ventilators, medical equipment to healthcare facilities
Weber State University gave resources such as masks, ventilators, and gloves to McKay Dee Hospital, Midtown Community Health Center, and Ogden Clinic.6 years ago
TALI ARBEL and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press
Those without broadband struggle in a stuck-at-home nation
The shutdowns of public institutions in the wake of COVID-19 is adding to the problems of millions of people in the U.S. who can't easily get online.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Free childcare program launched for healthcare workers, first responders
The State of Utah will offer free childcare to the children of healthcare workers and first responders.6 years ago
Colby Walker
This Israeli mom is all of us during the COVID-19 outbreak
Israeli mom of four Shiri Kenigsberg Levi filmed a video on a whim, voicing her frustrations in her car, and it has struck a chord with millions of parents.6 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: Keep a Coronavirus Journal
Utah Morning News Host Amanda Dickson offers tips on keeping a coronavirus journal and explains why your family might enjoy it later years.6 years ago
David Noriega
OPINION: Math is math, or, I am not a teacher!
"I am not a teacher and I can't play one at home for four children," admits KSL Newsradio host David Noriega, as he considers ending the school year.6 years ago
Colby Walker
BYU spring semester to be completely online, school says
BYU will be offering all of its classes for the 2020 spring term through remote instruction only, the school said in a news release Tuesday.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
BYU student tests positive for COVID-19
Brigham Young University reports that a student has tested positive for the novel coronavirus on campus.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah schools to stay closed six more weeks
Utah Governor Gary Herbert says that Utah's K-12 public schools will remain closed for six more weeks.6 years ago
JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press
School districts take unplanned plunge into online learning
With schools shut down for the coronavirus outbreak, districts and educators are launching a massive, unplanned test of virtual teaching.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Weber State University reports first COVID-19 case
Weber State University confirmed its first case of COVID-19, reporting a student-athlete tested positive Friday and is currently self-isolating.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
New interactive, online map shows where Utah kids can get free school breakfasts and lunches
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s schools have moved classes online to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. But they can still get free breakfasts and lunches on campus. The Utah State Board of Education has launched a new interactive, online map to help parents and students find the free breakfasts and lunches at their neighborhood […]6 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah State School Board suspends testing
The Utah State School Board has moved to suspend the requirements for statewide testing this year.6 years ago
John Wojcik
U of U receives coronavirus grant
The University of Utah is receiving their first grant to be used towards coronavirus testing. The nearly $200,000 being sent to them from The National Science Foundation will be used for testing coronavirus particles against temperature and humidity.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Statewide waiver for attendance considered by Utah State School Board
Utah state school board members may consider whether to do a statewide attendance waiver in a special video meeting this week.6 years ago
John Wojcik
School’s Out: Students, teachers stay home due to coronavirus
For at least the next two weeks schools across Utah will be closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The "soft closure" is impacting all K-12 public schools in the state.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Sunday, March 15: Latest Utah news about COVID-19 coronavirus
SALT LAKE CITY — The state of Utah confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 coronavirus on Sunday. As of Sunday afternoon, March 15, that brings the Utah total to 21. That number does not include seven people in Utah diagnosed with the virus, who are not Utah residents. READ MORE: Facts, not fear: KSL NewsRadio’s coronavirus […]6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Despite warnings, most K-12 schools will stay open
If universities across the state are moving to online classes to prevent the spread of coronavirus, why are K-12 schools staying open, for the most part?6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah universities switch to online classes to fight COVID-19
Utah colleges and universities are switching to online classes to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Murray Schools Close
The Murray City School District announced Thursday that out of an abundance of caution, they will be closing their schools until further notice beginning on Friday.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah lawmakers reach education-funding deal with teachers
Voters could soon be asked to change the Utah Constitution to allow a major shift in education funding after a deal announced Wednesday with the state’s largest teacher’s union.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah lawmakers could spend over $16 million to fight Coronavirus
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers could spend at least $16 million to fight the Coronavirus. Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, who heads the state’s Coronavirus task force, said during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol that lawmakers have already set aside that money. “The legislature has announced that they are going to be […]6 years ago