Education + Schools
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
Mark Oliver
Oquirrh Hills Elementary School first to be shut down under Utah’s turnaround program
Oquirrh Hills Elementary School will be shut down at the end of the academic year after failing to show academic growth through the Turnaround Program.8 years ago
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Randy Mott, Pleasant Grove Jr. High
Mr. Mott is one of the most influential people in my life right now. He has taught me how to reach my full potential while also introducing the blessing of music into my life.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Professor: gender pay gap not what it seems at BYU
"It’s no secret that the BYU student body is more likely to be married, they are more likely to have children at a younger age, and that’s true for men and women."8 years ago
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Rachel Rolf, Hillside Middle School
Not only does Rachel make learning fun – she genuinely believes in each and every one of her students. She listens, validates their reasoning, and gives them the support and room to master their own big ideas.8 years ago
Colby Walker
Don’t have a study buddy? You can have a virtual one
With finals week finishing up around the country, BYU's Harold B. Lee Library wanted to help students as they crammed for tests with a virtual study buddy.8 years ago
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Christina Van Dam, Draper Elementary
Miss Van Dam is an exceptional 5th Grade Teacher at Draper Elementary. How do I know? Because her kids confidently know that she genuinely cares about them8 years ago
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Suzanne Parry, Dilworth Elementary
Her teaching methods teach the children not only reading, math, art, and social studies, but she helps them learn hard work, time management and and how to work efective and independent. All skills that are not easily taught to 6 and 7 years old children.8 years ago
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Jennifer Ziegler of Antelope Elementary
Mrs. Ziegler has a passion for teaching all students, but primarily loves the children that come from low-economic areas that need more than just an education.8 years ago
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Lynette Gittens, Athlos Academy of Utah in Herriman
She takes the time to get to know her students and work with their unique quirks and learning needs.8 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Utah university president salaries below the national average
University president salaries rose by four percent nationally. In Utah, the local university presidents receive a base pay below the national average.8 years ago
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Doug Saltzgiver, Woods Cross High School
Doug was my AP calculus teacher in high school for the 2003-2004 school year. When I went back to college in 2016 I had a terrible time in one of my math classes. I contacted Doug and without hesitating he spent days out of each week over the summer helping me understand the concepts I wasn't picking up in class.8 years ago
Mary Richards and Matthew Brooks
Furniture company pays off thousands of dollars of school lunch debt
Salt Lake families will have a brighter Christmas, thanks to a local company that paid off outstanding lunch debts to the Salt Lake City School District.8 years ago
