Utah education and schools

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

Students in graduation caps. The Utah graduation rate went up over the past few years....

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

SUU is implementing a new high tech way to make the campus more accessible with an app that will op...

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

Associated Press

Regents OK tuition changes across Utah’s higher ed system

The Utah Board of Regents has approved changes to tuition amounts across the state’s public higher education system for the coming year.

7 years ago

Meadowlawn Elementary School Active Shooter Drill...

Mark Oliver

Meadowlawn Elementary teachers shot with pellet guns during drill

ALICE training is taught across the country, but the techniques used at Meadowlawn Elementary in Indiana were far from ordinary.