Education + Schools
Kelli Pierce
Stories from the Streets: Finding a job can be tough when you’re stuck in a homeless shelter
Justin Ward never expected to call Salt Lake City home but after his friends car broke down here while they were on their way to Vegas for work, "I got stuck here and ended up becoming homeless for two-and-a-half years,"7 years ago
Alicia Lee, CNN
An 8-year-old boy paid off the lunch debt for his entire school by selling key chains
You may have heard of celebrities or multibillion-dollar companies donating money to cover students' lunch debt. But Keoni Ching from Vancouver, Washington, is just your normal 8-year-old who wanted to help his schoolmates.7 years ago
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
Utah lawmaker proposes warning label for pornography
A Utah lawmaker has unveiled a proposal to require pornography to carry warning labels or be subject to a possible $2,500 penalty, though an adult-entertainment industry group warned the idea would violate the First Amendment.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Schools to take over bus safety inspections from UHP under new bill
A new bill gaining support at the state capitol from troopers, bus drivers, and school districts would stop the Utah Highway Patrol from their annual safety checks on school buses.7 years ago
Colby Walker
The 90 minutes that cost Principal Ford White his job
Just days after announcing through his attorney that he had been fired, former West High School principal Ford White is telling his side of the story.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Provo District lacks funds to fix schools
The Provo School District is about $67-million short of the funds needed to help fix needs at three schools. Some officials say Timpview High School is 20-years late for a rebuild as the foundation continues to deteriorate.7 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic
SUU Commencement Speaker: Condoleezza Rice
President of Southern Utah University Scott Wyatt announced that former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be the college's commencement speaker this spring.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Make-up days announced for Utah schools closed by snow
After a major snowstorm shut down a number of school districts in northern Utah, those schools have begun to announce their make-up days.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah schools impacted by winter storm
Some Utah schools are already responding to word of a winter storm set to arrive overnight Sunday and impact the Monday morning commute.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Advocates: More homeless people housed, Operation Rio Grande partially to thank
SALT LAKE CITY – At least 71 people who used to sleep on the streets are now in permanent housing, and some homeless advocates say Operation Rio Grande is partially responsible for the turnaround. Operation Rio Grande was a series of law enforcement raids in 2017 that broke up homeless encampments in downtown Salt Lake […]7 years ago
John Wojcik
Gubernatorial candidates debate at tech summit
For the first time, all six gubernatorial candidates took the stage together for a debate Friday.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Working on Utah’s teacher shortage by reaching into the community
Education officials hope to have more people become paraeducators, and then take the steps to become teachers.7 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
West High School principal fired, Salt Lake City School District says investigation finished
West High School principal Ford White has been fired.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
New study from BYU shows praise from teachers has huge impact on children
PROVO – A new study from BYU shows there is an effective way for elementary school teachers to get their students to engage in class… be nicer. Researchers say they found a direct correlation between a student’s engagement in the classroom and the number of compliments they receive. Researchers at BYU, Vanderbilt and the University […]7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Stopping teen vaping in Utah needs more effort according to state leaders
State leaders say, despite their best efforts in stopping teen vaping, the number of teens who admit to vaping in Utah continues to climb.7 years ago
Heather Kelly
Former DCFS worker arrested on suspicion of child abuse
The worker is accused of child abuse after inviting three students to her home, giving them alcohol. She then encouraged them to have sex with each other.7 years ago
Colby Walker
SLC schools Superintendent and Business Administrator resign
Salt Lake City School District Superintendent Alexa Cunningham has resigned her position, as well as Business Administrator Janet Roberts.7 years ago
Mary Richards
New Sugar House homeless shelter getting busier
SUGAR HOUSE — More people are using the new overnight emergency homeless shelter at night for a place to sleep. It opened last Thursday. Their low was 60 people one night. It was 125 people at the high point overnight Monday into Tuesday. It’s a 145 bed facility. The executive director of Shelter the Homeless, […]7 years ago
Colby Walker and John Wojcik
Man arrested in possible Hunter High abduction
The Unified Police Department arrested 44-year-old Creed Cole Lujan in connection with a possible abduction near Hunter High School in West Valley City.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Stories from the Streets: The middle class mom who ended up homeless
Melissa Lucero went from a comfortable middle-class life to homeless in just a short span of time. Here's what she wants you to know.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
DEQ urges schools to test for lead in drinking water
The Department of Environmental Quality is urging school districts and day care centers to test for lead in drinking water.7 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
U. officials say car was marked with racist slur on MLK Day
U. officials say they've identified multiple people who were involved in writing a racist slur on a car windshield shortly before MLK celebrations Monday.7 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Alta High students may face charges after locker room fight
A high school student was hospitalized after a fight broke out in the boy's locker room Wednesday, leaving him in serious condition.7 years ago
