Education + Schools
Kelli Pierce
UDOT makes safety upgrades after autonomous shuttle accident injures man in Salt Lake City
The Utah Department of Transportation says its has made some safety upgrades on autonomous shuttles after a passenger was hurt.7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
School resource officer injured in fight at a middle school
An alleged confrontation between a man and a school resource officer resulted in serious injuries to the officer, according to an arrest report.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Faceapp challenge could mean your photos are in the hands of the Russians
Social media is filled with pictures of people artificially aged through a popular app. There may be a problem with who is behind the app and what they can do with your data and your face.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah State professor to be honored with White House award
A Utah State University professor who studies factors that can hinder diverse students in engineering education is being honored by the White House.7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Afro-Brazilian martial art brings experts from around the world to Salt Lake this Saturday
"Mestre Jamaika" Mauro Romualdo runs Volta Miuda, which offers classes in Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art developed by African slaves in Brazil during the 16th century.7 years ago
Becky Bruce
Baby Shark is coming to the Eccles, do-do-do-do-do-do
Baby Shark, a smash viral video hit, is bringing its live show and its repetitive lyrics to the Eccles Theater in October.7 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
SLCC often sees higher enrollment interest on Monday after holiday
For SLCC, the Mondays after the Fourth of July, Pioneer Day on July 24th and Thanksgiving Day are their busiest days of the year, a spokesperson said.7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Eight injured in explosion at University of Nevada, Reno dorm
An explosion at a University of Nevada, Reno dormitory has injured eight people. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.7 years ago
Associated Press
Armed Utah teachers practice responding to school shootings
Active shooter training for educators is becoming more common nationwide, and Utah is one of several states that generally allow permit holders to carry guns in public schools.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Fatal crashes on Utah highway drop year-over-year
UHP reported just 12 fatal crashes between Memorial Day and July 2nd. Troopers suspect a law change and the rise of ride-sharing led to the change.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Fire season has arrived in Utah, fueled by a wet winter
Firefighters say this year's fire season could be a long one after fires popped up in Salt Lake City, Herriman, Beaver, and Tooele County over the weekend.7 years ago
Dan Bammes
West HS physics students will conduct high-energy physics experiment in Europe
A group of students from West High School will travel to Europe this fall to work with CERN, the international particle physics laboratory. Their teacher, Enrique Arce-Larreta says they’ll be testing a particle detector with electrons traveling near the speed of light. The question they hope to answer? “What is the thickness this plastic detector […]7 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah homeschooling is on the rise. What does that say about education in Utah?
Population growth in Utah's public schools has been steady over the last ten years, but exponential when it comes to homeschooling.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Alcohol-related crashes, deaths drop dramatically under .05 DUI law
The number of deaths from crashes blamed on driving under the influence has gone down 70% since Utah's tough .05 DUI law went into effect.7 years ago
Jay Mcfarland
JayMac: Sick of babysitting parents, kindergarten teacher quits
A Virginia teacher says it's not her kindergarten students who are driving her away from the profession. It's the parents.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Mediation awaits Salt Lake City School District, Teachers Union
The union and district head to mediation on July 10. If negotiations there fall through, next year's contract would go back to the Salt Lake School Board.7 years ago
Mary Richards
East High washroom and food facilities meeting needs over the summer
East High School's food pantry, clothing boutique and washroom facilities will remain open through the summer for families in need.7 years ago
Associated Press
Legacy of teacher walkouts could be more political activism
Teachers are staging walkouts as a form of political protest across the nation. The teachers are seeking various educational reforms.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Lee urges better management of lands to reduce wildfires
Firefighters across the country are preparing for more wildfires as grass and plants that grew during the past winter and spring start to dry out.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
5 high schoolers selected as National Student Poets
Five 10th and 11th graders have been named National Student Poets and will serve as regional literary ambassadors through readings, workshops and other programs.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Flood warnings issued as snow melt makes rivers rise
Five Utah counties are under either a flood watch or warning as the record winter snow keeps melting, causing rivers to rise.7 years ago
Jay Mcfarland
JayMac: Kicking a drug habit by fixing the user’s teeth? Yeah, it works
The University of Utah has found drug abusers find much better success if treatment includes dental care, putting some real teeth into a solution for treatment.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
University of Utah responds to Dateline report on McCluskey killing
The Dateline episode, "She Did Everything Right," asked why police did not check Rowland's parole status even though McCluskey told them who he was.7 years ago
