Education + Schools
Kelli Pierce
It’s a strong job market for Utah’s teens, but will they work?
About half of Utah's teens will get that summer job, but a growing number are forgoing the chance to get one in favor of focusing on school or sports.7 years ago
Mary Richards and Becky Bruce
Police beef up patrols after East Sandy school threat
Extra police are on hand today at East Sandy Elementary School after a threat was e-mailed to a school employee.7 years ago
CNN
Sen. Warren releases sweeping student debt, free college plan
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday proposed eliminating the student loan debts of tens of millions of Americans and making all public colleges tuition-free.7 years ago
Mark Oliver
Right On The Money: Should parents pay their kids for good grades?
Would you pay your kids for good grades? One Harvard economist tested that idea out at schools around the nation. The results -- well, they're complicated.7 years ago
Mark Jackson
Fired teacher says he is sorry for scuffle with charter school student
An Eagle Mountain charter school gym teacher says he is sorry and is devastated after a scuffle involving a student on Thursday.7 years ago
Colby Walker
SWAT standoff resolved in Magna
After a SWAT standoff for over 6 hours, one person has been arrested and schools are back open in Magna7 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Heather White, Hawthorn Academy
The following was submitted by Kelli Vorwaller. “I have a son that was born with mild cerebral palsy. Although he has some physical limitations, His challenges are mostly academic. McKay is a very sweet boy and tries very hard to please everyone. He is in 4th grade and has become aware of his short comings […]7 years ago
KATHLEEN FOODY, ALLEN G. BREED and P. SOLOMON BANDA Associated Press
Columbine survivors raise children in world shaped by attack
Kacey Ruegsegger Johnson survived the Columbine shooting 20 years ago, now as she's dropping off her own kids at school has developed her own ritual. On a recent sunny spring morning, she helped her kids find their book bags and tie their shoes before ushering them to the car. She prayed aloud as they neared the school, giving thanks for a beautiful morning and asking for a day of learning and friendship. As always, she made a silent addition: Keep them safe.7 years ago
Associated Press
Cedar High School changes team names to ‘Reds’
The school is ditching the “Redmen” name used by its sports teams for decades because the term was considered a racial slur.7 years ago
Jay Mcfarland
Viral video on education: don’t be like Aunt Becky
A Kentucky principal's viral rant about Aunt Becky drives home a very serious point with humor: "helping" your kids may actually be hurting their education.7 years ago
Dan Bammes
BYU students protest Honor Code office policies
"The point of this today is to tell the university, 'Hey, there's all these students that support this... Let's see what we can do to update the honor code and make it right,'" one student said.7 years ago
CNN
Cursive writing has been making a comeback in classrooms
Third graders would focus on writing complete words, thoughts, and answers to questions, and fourth graders would need to be able to complete their assignments outright in cursive.7 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah State is growing marijuana – for research
“These plants are grown for their botanical medicine. They’re not marijuana plants,” Bugbee said. “They’re genetically selected to have low THC.”7 years ago
David Williams, CNN
The college admissions scandal was a surprise to everyone but educators
Most parents wouldn't dream of committing fraud, bribery or other crimes to help their kids get ahead, but a veteran educator says there's no shortage of moms and dads who are willing to bend or ignore school rules to do what they think is best for their child.7 years ago
Dave Noriega
OPINION: Want better teachers? Stop paying them all the same amount.
Pay for teachers in Utah is almost $13,000 below the national average, but Dave Noriega says the solution isn't just to increase pay across the board - it's to reward the best of the best.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Thirty Day Bae: new matchmaking service focuses on commitment
In a world of swiping left or right, one Salt Lake County matchmaking service wants singles to focus on commitment in search of their "bae."7 years ago
Mark Oliver
Is college still worth the cost?
Student loan debt has reached $1.5 trillion. With costs this high, does college in the US still offer a good enough return on investment to be worth it?7 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Erin Teuscher, Herriman high school
The following was submitted by Alexia Arredondo. “Walking into my senior year I decided to challenge myself with a concurrent enrollment English class. I have struggled as a writer over my years as a student and this was a challenge that I feared. Meeting my new teacher made me feel comfortable in the class and gave me […]7 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah school board adopts new K-12 health education standards
Instead of spelling out specific health topics in the standards, the state board will provide teachers instructional guides that address specific issues of current concern such as opioid abuse and sexual assault.7 years ago
Colby Walker
SUU implements high tech accessibility upgrades
A high tech solution is coming to the campus of Southern Utah University to help make the campus more accessible for everyone.7 years ago
Bard Wilkinson, CNN
Scientists have found a ‘fossil graveyard’ linked to the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs
An international team of scientists has discovered a fossil graveyard containing what it describes as "extraordinary evidence" that an asteroid that hit the Earth 65 million years ago was responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.7 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Marie Miller, Wooddruff Elementary
The following was submitted by Nicole Izatt. “Teachers can make or break a child’s love for learning. They are so much more than someone teaching math or English, they become part of our “village”. As parents we hope and pray our kids are doing well and are accepted at school. We hope that the teacher […]7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Unified Police, UDOT raise awareness about distracted driving
Unified Police officers conducted a sting while the Utah Department of Transportation unveiled a neon car to raise awareness about distracted driving.7 years ago
