Education + Schools
Mary Richards
Utah school report cards released, without letter grades
You can now see how your public school is performing. The school accountability dashboard went live Thursday morning.7 years ago
Mary Richards
1 in 5 high school seniors admits to vaping marijuana
A new national survey says 21% of high school seniors admitted vaping marijuana this year; 14% in the last month. That's a big jump from last year.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
High school graduation rate in Utah has increased to 87.4%
A new report says the high school graduation rate in Utah this year has increased for the seventh consecutive year. The state Board of Education has released data Monday stating that 43,500 students graduated from district and charter high schools representing about 90% who entered as freshmen four years earlier. Board officials say the overall […]7 years ago
Colby Walker
First group of Chinese immersion students enter high school
The first class of Chinese dual immersion students in the Alpine School District are entering high school and fresh off a recent trip to China where they were able to try out the language skills. The Daily Herald in Provo reports that the students learned Chinese after years of hard work that some remember that […]7 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
US finally giving boot to official foot measurement
The United States is abandoning the definition of the foot used to measure big things and replacing it with the so-called international foot.7 years ago
Mary Richards
The services to be taxed under legislature’s overhaul
A tax reform package approved by Utah lawmakers this week include adding sales tax to several types of services which, before, were not taxed. And lawmakers may not yet be done adding new services to be taxed, to this list.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Bus driver fired for CBD oil
A long-time school bus driver in Utah says she lost her job because of her use of CBD oil.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Gov. calls for computer science education boost in Utah
Utah's governor is calling for $10.2 million to boost computer science education in the state, with companies adding another $4 million trust fund.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah Democrats reveal their plan for tax reform ahead of a possible special session
Utah Democrats have introduced a tax reform proposal that would raise state income taxes on the wealthy and change how businesses are taxed.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Gas leak in Midvale forces evacuation, dismissal of high school
A Canyons School District official confirmed that Hillcrest High School in Midvale was evacuated Wednesday morning due to a gas leak.7 years ago
Mary Richards
West High School gets new interim principal during investigation
Stacey Briggs, the director of "focus schools" for Salt Lake City, will serve as interim principal at West High School while Ford White is on leave.7 years ago
Associated Press
No vote on Utah tax reform amid more questions, complaints
A legislative task force in Utah has postponed a vote on state tax reforms that could increase tax cuts from the currently proposed $80 million to as much as $124 million.7 years ago
Zoi Walker
Utah County Sheriff’s Department trains teachers for active shooting situations
The Utah County Sheriff's office offers a course for Utah County teachers to help prepare them for an active shooter situation.7 years ago
Mark Jackson
Cease and desist sent by Lt. Governor’s office to stop unauthorized use of State Seal
A cease and desist order has been sent to the Utah Association of Realtors after a mailer sent out by the organization included the use of the official Utah State Seal caught the eye of Utah Representative Carol Moss.7 years ago
Zoi Walker
Utah might end two popular scholarships that give millions to low income students
The Utah State Board of Regents wants to redistribute money from the Regent's and New Century Scholarships to support a needs-based scholarship instead.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Lawmakers get update on campus security efforts across the state
campus safety issue tackled at the state capitol as higher education officials are called to prove they’re keeping up with newly passed campus safety laws.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah legislature considers stronger vaping rules for schools
School officials spoke in favor of the bill, which would give the schools the ability to confiscate e-cigarettes and other vaping devices.7 years ago
Colby Walker and John Wojcik
West High School students walk out in support of principal
Hundreds of students at West High School walked out to show their support for Principal Ford White, who was placed on paid administrative leave this week.7 years ago
Associated Press
Disney+ may become a benefit for East High
East High School may again become a big draw for tourists due to the "High School Musical" series on Disney's new streaming service.7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Church leader: We didn’t leave Boy Scouts, they left us
Pres. M. Russell Ballard is offering more details about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ending its formal relationship with the Boy Scouts.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Burn restrictions remain in place for 11 Utah counties
Many places in central and southern Utah have not seen a drop of rain in five months. The grasses that grew in the spring are now bone dry.7 years ago
Matt Egan, CNN Business
Americans now have a record $14 trillion in debt
The amount of student and other debt that Americans now owe has broken the previous record set in 2008.7 years ago
Zoi Walker
Granite School District Considers Closing Schools and Changing School Boundaries
The Granite School District Board of Education might close schools or change school boundaries in certain areas of the district7 years ago
