Education + Schools
Nick Wyatt
Utah State Board of Education approves statewide Student Advisory Council
Calling all high school juniors and seniors: students from across the state are being encouraged to apply to the newly approved Student Advisory Board8 years ago
Adam Mason
Health officials confirm a case of norovirus in Orem
Health officials confirmed a case of norovirus in Orem Thursday one day after announcing a possible outbreak in the Alpine School District.8 years ago
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Marvin Hull- Malan’s Peak High School
I would like to nominate Mr. Marvin Hull to be featured as one of your outstanding teachers. He is a 22 year teacher in the youth corrections programs of the Ogden City School District.8 years ago
Mary Richards
“Questionable” survey pulled from Sandy school
A survey for some 7th graders in Sandy has now been deleted. The principal says it should not have been given in the first place.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah Valley’s student body wants to eliminate fountain kiss
Students at Utah Valley University who log into the school's website will see a virtual suggestion box. It's to take alternate ideas for the Univerisity's "Week of Welcome" event, which involves kissing.8 years ago
Mary Richards
U graduate assistant reassigned for “second amendment zone”
The University of Utah says a graduate assistant has been reassigned after her course syllabus established a "zone" and said concealed carry holders would be punished.8 years ago
Adam Mason
Donovan Mitchell surprises students at Kearns High School
Donovan Mitchell appeared to 300 students at Kearns High School Tuesday at a special invitation-only assembly for students who had done well academically last school year.8 years ago
Adam Mason
School in West Valley losing livestock due to feral dog
A feral dog has been causing some serious damage to livestock at a charter school for at-risk kids located in West Valley City.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Bus drivers prepare for back to school
While teachers are preparing their classrooms and parents are buying back-to-school clothes, bus drivers are training and preparing the buses for all those students.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Navigating the new school year with ADHD
Psychologists say the beginning of a school year can be especially stressful for kids with ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and their parents, as they wonder how new teachers will work with the child.8 years ago
Peter Samore
Utah business leader heads to India for skilled workers
The Chairman of Utah's Board of Regents is traveling to India later this month in search of skilled workers.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Jordan educators preparing to help the district’s homeless kids
Administrators in the Jordan School District are teaming up to help low-income and homeless children have something to eat.8 years ago
Mary Richards
State audit to look at standardized tests
State educators want to know why more parents are opting their kids out of standardized tests, so they're planning to conduct an audit.8 years ago
Becky Bruce and Paul Nelson
Summit Co.: shipments of overseas drug intercepted, more could be out there
The Summit County Attorney and sheriff and Park City police warning parents that new shipments of the drug "pink," or U-47700, have been intercepted in the area.8 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah Education Association cancels fall convention
The fall Utah Education Association convention for teachers has been canceled, though schools still plan to give students and teachers the same fall break.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Farmington High School ready for students
The first day of school for the new Farmington High School is August 22, and the media got a tour ahead of the ribbon cutting Thursday night.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
Why garbage collectors are most concerned during the month of July
Fire officials say they respond to dozens of house fires each year sparked by discarded fireworks or coals placed in plastic garbage bins stationed next to the sides of homes.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah governor: Online sales tax could replace need for gas tax
Utah may not need to increase the gas tax for education once more online sales taxes are collected. The US Supreme Court decision this week now allows states to collect online sales taxes. Utah had no real way to collect it before. Governor Herbert talked about that on KSL Newsradio’s “Let Me Speak to the […]8 years ago
Peter Samore
New Juan Diego football coach has ties to scandal in Arizona
DRAPER — Juan Diego High School’s new quarterbacks coach comes from Arizona, where he was at the center of a hazing and sexual abuse scandal. But lack of cooperation from witnesses, including former players, led the Maricopa County attorney to drop the case against Steve Belles, plus his former principal and athletic director at a […]8 years ago
Mary Richards
Week-long OWL Camp teaches kids about STEM, through Harry Potter
WEST JORDAN, Utah — The Salt Lake County Library is hosting its popular OWL Camp this week. It’s a STEM summer camp that uses the fandom of Harry Potter to get students more exposure to science. The line of kids stretched along the sidewalk before the Viridian Event Center at 8 in the morning Monday. […]8 years ago
Mary Richards
Large hole found at Saltair; looting suspected
SALT LAKE CITY — State authorities are trying to find out who dug a massive hole on the shore of the Great Salt Lake, near the site of the old Saltair. It appears it was to dig for artifacts and take them away from the state land. Christopher Merritt, deputy state historic preservation officer with […]8 years ago
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Diane Rockwood- Freedom Elementary
Ms. Rockwood has far exceeded our expectations as concerned parents of a newly diagnosed child with high functioning Autism.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah School Safety Commission presents recommendations
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Utah School Safety Commission presented its recommendations to Utah lawmakers on Wednesday. They believe their findings can be a good first step in keeping kids safe. The Commission formed in March. “We said we want to do this on a thoughtful but fairly short timeline, so those recommendations can […]8 years ago
