Education + Schools
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
Mark Jackson
Parents, teachers, students sound off on later school start times
The Salt Lake City school board's later school start times listening tour continued with parents, students and teachers at Northwest Middle School.7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Friday: School delays and closures
Snow delays affecting Utah schools and traffic.7 years ago
Mary Richards
BYU Study: Drinking High-Fat Milk Connected With Biological Aging
Got milk? And wrinkles? A new study from BYU found consumption of high-fat milk is correlated with biological aging, at least over a certain age.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Parents, students make case for later HS start times in SLC
The Salt Lake Board of Education got a lot of strong opinions Monday night during their first meeting about later start times for high school.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
40% of Salt Lake City’s trash should end up in the recycling bin instead
paper, plastic, glass. 40% of the waste people in Salt Lake City throw in the trash are items that should be put in the recycling bin.7 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Utah high school says hazing violation is “rumor”; investigation underway
The Uintah County Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged hazing violation by the Uintah High School boy's basketball team.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
U of U announces new police chief
Rodney Chatman has been announced as the new Chief of Police after beating out 49 other candidates for the job.7 years ago
Mary Richards
More adults see MMR vaccine preventative health benefits as “very high”
88% of US adults now say the benefits outweigh the risks of any side effects. 82% support requiring the MMR vaccine for public school attendance.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Recess to be allowed as instructional time in Utah public schools
Public schools are required to have 990 hours in the school year. This change means they don't have to choose between class time and cutting recess.7 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Weber State President announces $10M scholarship initiative
(Ogden) AP- The president of Weber State University has announced a $10 million scholarship initiative will soon be accessible for students encountering financial difficulties. Standard-Examiner reported that President Brad Mortensen made the announcement Tuesday at his inauguration ceremony as the university’s 13th president. University officials say the scholarship was designed to provide support to students […]7 years ago
Colby Walker
High schooler discovers new planet on 3rd day of NASA internship
17-year-old Wolf Cukier was just three days into his NASA internship in Maryland when he found a planet orbiting two suns.7 years ago
Dave Noriega
Utah Governor emotionally recalls his time in office
It was a routine Governor's Budget Recommendation meeting, but Governor Gary Herbert's reaction to questions was anything but routine.7 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Salt Lake City School District proposes later start times
The Salt Lake City School District is proposing a later start time for high schools, pointing to increased potential success in students.7 years ago
