Education + Schools
Emily Ashmead
Cindy Smith, Hayden Peak Elementary
The following was submitted by David Butler. “I would like to nominate Cindy Smith for the Teacher Feature Award. She is a loving teacher that gets results! Her students love and respect her. She has high standards and expects each of her students to excel and they do. Cindy’s students have consistently shown incredible growth […]8 years ago
Mark Oliver
How will Trump’s Workforce Policy Advisory Board help students prepare for the jobs of the future?
The workplace of the future will require lifelong learners, Scott Pulsipher of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board says, and schools need to adapt.8 years ago
Colby Walker
Opportunity: the little rover that could wraps up Mars mission
Its mission was only supposed to last for 90 days, but the little Mars rover that could, Opportunity, kept knocking for over 14 years.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah lawmakers look at extending autism treatment coverage
1 in 44 children in Utah have autism and Utah lawmakers are looking at how to help families that are struggling to pay for autism therapy for their children.8 years ago
COLLEEN SLEVIN, Associated Press
Denver strike ends with teacher raises of up to 11 percent
Denver school administrators and the city's striking teachers reached a tentative deal Thursday to end a three-day educator walkout with a contract agreement that gives teachers raises of 7 to 11 percent, built-in cost-of-living increases and opportunities for future salary hikes.8 years ago
Mary Richards
SLCC students learn their tax documents were lost
Thousands of SLCC students are learning that their tax documents got lost in the mail, but officials say they are confident there is no threat of ID theft.8 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Brandon Cook, Venture High School
The following was submitted by Brandon McGeorge. “I met Mr. Cook back in 2016, and since then he has been my favorite teacher I’ve had so far in my school career. It took some time to get to know him, as I was a sophomore. Being a sophomore meant I wasn’t the best at talking […]8 years ago
Mary Richards
Schools must update cell phone policies in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah school districts and charter schools must now update their policies on cell phone use, and train students and staff about it. The Utah Board of Education passed a new rule about it at their meeting on Friday. Teachers say kids are distracted by their parents texting them, or watching movies, […]8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Alpine School District defends its decision to keep schools open during the snow storm
Alpine School District schools are among the few that weren't closed during the winter storm today. Here's why they made the decision.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah bill would tie standardized test results to student grades
Utah teachers say many of their students are not taking their end-of-year standardized tests very seriously. A new bill would address that.8 years ago
Mary Richards
East Idaho schools closed during sick spell
Four entire school districts over the border in Idaho remain closed today, because so many students are sick.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Educators: Rivalry between two schools becoming destructive
Educators in Salt Lake City say an intense high school rivalry is crossing over into unacceptable territory.8 years ago
Mark Jackson
Extra security in place at Mueller Park Junior High on Friday
The principal reminded parents via telephone message that as always, Mueller Park Junior High practices 'See Something, Say Something' in case someone encounters anything out of the ordinary or concerning.8 years ago
Mark Jackson
Governor gives annual State of the State address
Governor Gary Herbert delivered his 10th annual State of the State address Wednesday night at the Utah State Capitol. Tax cuts, education and air pollution topped the list of priorities for the Governor.8 years ago
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Jessica Cassity, Weber High School
I appreciate her seeing beyond what most teachers see and looking at each student as an individual.8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah lawmakers look to clear the air with pilot program
SALT LAKE CITY – Some Utah lawmakers want to start a $1 million pilot program that would provide free train tickets during bad air days. Salt Lake City State Representative Joel Briscoe says the program, which private companies could donate to, would also pay for public education campaigns to encourage people to work from home […]8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Covington Catholic High School closed for the day after students receive death threats
Covington Catholic High School is closed because of death threats made to students over a viral video of a confrontation with a Native American elder.8 years ago
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John Angell, Cyprus High School
"Last year when my son was dressing up on Fridays he had some hand me down slacks and shoes... When he comes back to school this week and he received a brand-new tux from his math teacher!"8 years ago
Dan Bammes
Legislator proposes eliminating school fees
Sports and extracurricular programs would not be impacted by the proposed bill, which targets other costly school fees in Utah.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Sandy Police investigating Jordan HS bomb threat
Police say whoever is behind threats at Jordan High School, including a bomb threat that forced students to leave backpacks behind and evacuate, will face consequences.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Utah starting $2.5M debt forgiveness program for tech grads
Utah is rolling out the Talent Development Incentive Loan Program, a program to forgive college debt for tech workers who stay and work in the state.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Police, district: Jordan High School threat not credible
Police say they don't believe a scrawled threat was credible for Jordan High School, but about half the students stayed home on Wednesday anyway.8 years ago
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Gaylynn Parker of Payson High School
Mrs. Parker has taught her students this year to find the GOOD in the world. Every day she directly or indirectly reminds us to find the good in the world as of that day8 years ago
