Education + Schools
Mary Richards
Call for a comprehensive performance audit of Utah public schools
State lawmakers want to know where all the money they've earmarked for public schools is going, so they are calling for a comprehensive performance audit.7 years ago
Mary Richards and Simone Seikaly
Entry-level teachers earn less than other entry-level occupations in Utah
Business.org found that entry-level teachers in Utah earn 19.7% less than those who are in entry-level positions in other occupations.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah spends less per student than other states, but still out-performs the others
SALT LAKE CITY — A new report says Utah is still spending a lot less per student than many other states. But the report also says Utah students are out-performing those other states. A report released by the Utah Foundation says Utah is spending half than what some states are on their students at $7,179 […]7 years ago
Colby Walker
‘These… comments are felonies’: Florida teen arrested over online threats
A Florida high school student has been arrested after police say he made threats in an online video game chat room, "vowing" to bring a gun to school.7 years ago
Mary Richard and Simone Seikaly
Alpine, Davis school districts ramp up support for social and emotional learning
As the school year gets underway, thousands of kids in two Utah districts will have more resources strengthening social and emotional learning (SEL).7 years ago
Colby Walker
Organizers say need is greater for homeless students this year
Homeless advocates say that this year that as the need has grown for homeless students across the Salt Lake Valley, so has the generosity of donors.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Watch for students, school is back in session
The 2019-2020 school year starts Monday and Tuesday for school districts around the Wasatch Front. And a long-time crossing guard is urging drivers to look up and pay attention because thousands of students will be once again out on the sidewalks and streets.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Teachers taking more steps to help other teachers
Teachers across the country are taking classroom funding into their own hands. Some say they’ve been buying school supplies for their classroom for a long time, but, they’re using new tools to fix that problem.7 years ago
Mary Richards
University of Utah announces major campus safety changes, investments
The University has pledged to invest nearly $1 million implementing campus safety recommendations from a task force set up after two students were killed.7 years ago
Heather Kelly
No school for kids at one Utah school, courtesy of a garbage fire
Kids at GreenWood Charter School in Harrisville are getting a day off after a garbage fire made their parking lot inaccessible.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
More Utah children enrolling in homeschooling every year
Not every kid is planning on going back to school in the upcoming weeks. Some educators say the number of kids going through homeschooling has been steadily climbing for years.7 years ago
Marc Giauque
Mental Health focus goes into full swing in three Utah districts
A program known as AWARE, "Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education," will enter its first full school-year in the Cache, Alpine and Jordan school districts. The program sets aside more than $8 million over the next five years to help teachers and others find students who are struggling and get them help.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utahns rush to turn in their primary ballots before tonight’s deadline
They were on their way to work, school, or playdates. But dozens of Utahns stopped by the Salt Lake County Clerk's office to turn in their primary ballots.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
State takes steps to better fund school psychologists and social workers
The school year begins in less than a week for many kids all over Utah. Districts are finding the teachers they need to fill the classrooms, but, do they have enough counselors?7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
New UTA bus and train routes start today along the Wasatch Front
UTA announced changes to half of its bus routes along the Wasatch Front starting today, while also launching several new bus and train services.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
‘Hamilton’ digital education program coming to Utah school
Students in Pleasant Grove will be part of an online educational program based on the musical "Hamilton."7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The numbers are in: Utah has a $97 million surplus
Final revenue numbers have been released for fiscal year 2018-2019, and they show Utah has a $97 million surplus. For some lawmakers, a tax code overhaul is still on the horizon.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Jordan District puts together hundreds of kits to help homeless students
Jordan School District administrators filled the gym at South Hills Middle School in Riverton for an annual charity project that helps homeless students.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Three school districts raises taxes for teacher pay raises
Three more Utah school districts have approved pay raises for teachers by raising property tax increases. It’s the third year in a row that some school districts are giving out raises. Canyons, Davis and Jordan school boards all approved their property tax hikes Tuesday night. But they heard an earful from people talking about every […]7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Districts still looking for teachers just weeks before school starts
The clock is ticking for school districts across the state. The school year is going to start soon, and several districts are still looking for people to fill open teaching slots.7 years ago
Melonyce McAfee, CNN
Toni Morrison, ‘Beloved’ author and Nobel laureate, dies at 88
A Nobel Prize-winning novelist, editor and educator, Toni Morrison said writing was the state in which she found true freedom.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Parents urged to check playground equipment to prevent burns
Brad Wiggins with the University of Utah Health Burn Center says they treat a lot of second-degree burns on hands and bottoms every year.7 years ago
Heather Kelly
Some Southern Utah University students could be paying lower tuition
Online grad students at SUU may soon pay lower tuition. School officials say they're currently shouldering more cost per class than on-campus students.7 years ago
