Education + Schools
Colby Walker
Utah State School Board suspends testing
The Utah State School Board has moved to suspend the requirements for statewide testing this year.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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 […]7 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?7 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-19.7 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.7 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.7 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 […]7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
U of U restricts university-related business travel through April 30
The University of Utah has restricted all university-related business travel, for employees, through April 30, 2020.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Most of largest state budget in history going toward education
Utah lawmakers put together the largest state budget in history: A $20 billion budget, and it's driven mostly by new growth in the state.7 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Church’s Rome temple to close and stake meetings canceled in Seattle due to coronavirus
The Rome Italy Temple will be closed beginning Friday due to the presence of coronavirus, the Europe Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Do I have the coronavirus?
There are currently no confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Utah, but Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox says that we are prepared.7 years ago
Heather Kelly
Salt Lake County goes green-er with new air quality campaign
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, who says air quality is one of her top priorities, says she's excited to see these new initiatives roll out.7 years ago
CAMI MONDEAUX & SAIGE MILLER
Church clarifies Honor Code policy on same-sex behavior, says its ‘not compatible’ with rules
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced clarifications on why BYU removed the section on "homosexual behavior" from its Honor Code.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Salt Lake City high schools may start later in 2021
The Salt Lake School Board voted Tuesday night to set the 2021 school year as a soft launch date for moving the start of the school day later.7 years ago
Heather Kelly
Do substitute teachers need sensitivity training? A new bill would require it
The Utah Senate Education Committee endorsed a bill requiring sensitivity training for substitute teachers.7 years ago
Saige Miller
Jordan School District coronavirus preps detailed in email to parents
Jordan School District sent an e-mail to parents outlining their plans to protect students against coronavirus and prevent its spread.7 years ago
Francisco Guzman and Saeed Ahmed, CNN
Dr. Seuss: A poem to celebrate Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday
Tuesday marks the birthday of famed American author Dr. Seuss. He would have been 116.7 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Radioactive dinosaur skull from Utah helped researchers make new discovery
The new species, Allosaurus jimmadseni, has been revealed at the Natural History Museum of Utah, home to the world's largest collection of Allosaurus fossils.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Teachers march on Utah Capitol to demand funding increase
At least 1,000 teachers marched in downtown Salt Lake City to the state Capitol to demand lawmakers increase school funding.7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Campus police initiate an investigation of reported sexual assault at U of U
a sexual assault was reported at a U of U campus residence hall. The reported incident cause campus police to initiate an investigation.7 years ago
