Education + Schools
Doug Criss, CNN
Chilling back-to-school PSA hopes to prevent mass shootings
The new PSA purports to show off what every student needs in the new school year. But it's really a battle cry against school shootings.7 years ago
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
A California school district is fed up with school threats, so they’ve produced PSAs on social media awareness
Local TV in Fresno, California, now features two public service announcements created by the Fresno Unified School District aimed at educating students and parents on social media threats.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Lake Mountain Middle School opens for classes–but construction on campus continues
Hundreds of students will take their first classes at Lake Mountain Middle School today, about a month after the campus was supposed to open. However, construction at the school is far from over.7 years ago
Becky Bruce
Constitution day observed across the nation – test your knowledge
On Sept. 17, 1787, a group of men from 13 states signed their names to the US Constitution. Do you know what it takes to be a constitutional scholar?7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Private pharmacies to dispense medicinal marijuana in Utah
Under provisions in the law, the Utah Department of Agriculture and the Utah Department of Health can also recommend that the state license more pharmacies than the original 14 based on market demand.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah man exonerated of rape decades later wants public, courts not to rush to judgment
A Utah man was falsely convicted of a rape. His conviction was overturned after he spent years in prison. His release does not bring back the time he missed watching his children grow up.7 years ago
Mary Richards
State fire marshal talks about Lake Mountain Middle School delays
The state marshal says a long-delayed middle school in Saratoga Springs is still not ready to open its doors.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Colleges pay big–and get big money–to play football
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah is paying Idaho State $550,000 to play them at Rice-Eccles Stadium this weekend. But payments like that are very common in college football. The Bengals are expected to lose handily to the No. 11 ranked Utes, but that money can cover costs like hotels and transportation as well […]7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
New drop boxes in Riverton aim to fight the opioid crisis
RIVERTON – Drop boxes will be installed at police and fire stations in Riverton, as well as at some government buildings. It’s all in an effort to fight Utah’s opioid crisis. The drop boxes will be filled with NarcX, a non-toxic substance that instantly destroys opioids. Mayor Trent Staggs says they were looking for a […]7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Logan ranked the best college town in Utah for the 2019-2020 school year
Logan, the home of Utah State University, has been named the best college town in Utah by Reviews.org.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Southern Utah cheerleaders disciplined for alleged hazing
The Washington County School District is looking for more potential victims of a hazing incident among cheerleaders at Desert Hills High School in June.7 years ago
Mary Richards
New Saratoga Springs middle school still not ready
Hundreds of Saratoga Springs students have been waiting to start classes in their new middle school, and it looks like they'll have to wait even longer.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Kaysville Police look for person flying drone, impersonating them
Kaysville Police are on the lookout for a person who attached a speaker to a drone, then flew it over Davis Technical College pretending to be them.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Schools on the front lines of suicide prevention
Monday kicks off suicide prevention week and as part of our coverage of this public health crisis, we are looking at the different ways schools are helping watch out for our youth.7 years ago
Alaa Elassar, CNN
He was bullied for his homemade University of Tennessee T-shirt. The school just made it an official design
A Florida student obsessed with the University of Tennessee wanted to represent the Volunteers during his elementary school's "College Colors Day," but didn't own any of their apparel -- so he took the matter into his own hands.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
South Salt Lake teens get new STEM-based afterschool program
An afterschool program teaches teenagers about STEM career options. The teens can get hands-on experience with podcasting and film making equipment7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah woman, 13 others suing Lyft after they say their drivers attacked them
A Utah woman named Kim is one of 14 women suing rideshare company Lyft, saying it does not do enough to protect riders from drivers who sexually assault passengers.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Salt Lake School Board passes immigration resolution
The board passed a resolution saying the schools will do everything in their lawful power to make sure schools are not disrupted by immigration enforcement.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Harry Potter removed from Tennessee Catholic school library
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Catholic school in Tennessee has removed the Harry Potter books from its library after the school’s priest decided they could cause a reader to conjure evil spirits. In an email obtained by The Tennessean , the Rev. Dan Reehil of Nashville’s St. Edward Catholic School said he consulted exorcists in the U.S. […]7 years ago
PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press
Former Navy SEAL enters Yale as a 52-year-old freshman
Former Navy SEAL James Hatch says heading to class as a freshman at Yale University is just about as nerve-wracking as preparing for the uncertainty of combat.7 years ago
John Wojcik
State leaders discuss government’s role in public schools
Utah state leaders are debating the federal government's role in public education7 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah has new firearm safety campaign for kids and teens
Utah parents and educators now have access to a new firearm safety campaign called Lets Stay Safe.7 years ago
John Wojcik
West High School briefly on lockdown, juvenile with a gun arrested
It was a scary scene at West High School Wednesday afternoon. The school was placed on lockdown because of a juvenile in possession of a handgun.7 years ago
