Education + Schools
Adam Small
Granite School District officials say they received threats after DOGE alleged they misused COVID relief money
The Granite School District said reports about the funds were "misleading," and said they received a lot of angry phone calls and messages.1 year ago
Jason Swensen, Deseret News
Will gun safety instruction be required in Utah’s K-12 classrooms?
Like many Utahns, Rep. Rex Shipp has lamented recent news accounts of gun accidents taking the lives of local children. Now Shipp is hoping his bill requiring that firearm safety instruction be taught in Utah’s public schools will help prevent such tragedies from ever occurring. House Bill 104 would mandates that gun safety be regularly […]1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Bill validating school absence for rodeo participation moves forward
SB279 would expand the definition of a "valid excuse" for a school absence, adding sanctioned rodeo competitions.1 year ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Saratoga Springs 6th-grader named ‘Kindest Kid in America’
Aspen Rowley, 12, was surprised to be named as the "Kindest Kid in America" at an assembly on Feb. 21. 2025.1 year ago
Josuee Sanchez
New teen center at North Sanpete High School strives to boost student engagement
North Sanpete High School opened its new teen center hoping to engage students in the rural community.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah lawmakers adjust funding, add rules, to Utah Fits All scholarship
SALT LAKE CITY — When Utah lawmakers created the Utah Fits All Scholarship, the intent was to pay for educational expenses incurred by parents who either home-schooled or sent their kids to private school. But not long after the first checks were written to these parents, Utah lawmakers are making some adjustments to the program. […]1 year ago
Sam Herrera
Utah school district using fees to discourage truancy
A Utah school district is using truancy fees to deter chronic absenteeism in its classrooms.1 year ago
Kennedy Camarena
Halfway there: What bills have people been watching during this year’s legislative session?
What bills have people been watching now that Utah is a little over half way through the 2025 Utah Legislative Session?1 year ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com |
Granite District defends use of COVID funds after article suggests inappropriate spending
SALT LAKE CITY — Granite School District on Friday defended the use of its COVID-19 relief funds after a Fox News story hinted at inappropriate spending by the district. The story, which stated, “Granite Public Schools in Utah spent their COVID-relief funds on $86,000 in hotel rooms at Caesars Palace, a ritzy Las Vegas casino,” […]1 year ago
Adam Small
Committee advances bill that would give lawmakers input in search for new state superintendent
The bill would require the Utah State Board of Education to consult with an advisory committee when searching for a new state superintendent.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Lawmaker proposes task force to look at AI integration in schools
A Utah lawmaker is proposing a task force that would create a framework for AI in schools across the state.1 year ago
Adam Small
Proposed bill would change how schools get property tax money
A bill that looks to change how schools get property tax dollars has cleared yet another Legislative hurdle.1 year ago
Adam Small
Bill helps Utah schools facing influx of English-learning students moves to Senate
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would help Utah schools address a surge in English-learning students is just one vote away from heading to the governor’s desk. HB42, sponsored by Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, was unanimously passed by a Utah Senate committee Thursday morning. Now it only needs approval from Utah Senate to reach […]1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
House passes bill requiring parental notification of school therapy discussions
The House approved legislation mandating that parents be notified of the topics discussed in school therapy sessions.1 year ago
Becky Bruce
Utah public school enrollment declines slightly statewide
Utah public school enrollment dropped about a half percent from 2021 to 2024 statewide, though some districts saw much larger gains and losses.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Could a 4-day school week be in the works for rural Utah?
A proposed bill would allow some schools to transition to a 4-day school week. The bill's sponsor said the bill would help rural areas.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
How would education in Utah be affected if Department of Education is abolished?
With President Donald Trump moving to abolish the Department of Education, how will it affect Utah's public and higher education systems?1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
BYU study shows Eagles may be playing “riskier” than the Chiefs on Sunday
The study analyzed eight years of NFL data to determine which coaches were conservative or risky on fourth downs.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Lawmaker wants to add American citizenship course to Utah schools
HB381 would require students to pass a course in American constitutional government and citizenship before receiving their high school diploma.1 year ago
Clayre Scott
STARBASE Hill program shuts down due to lack of government funding
The STARBASE Hill program has been shut down due to a lack of funding. This means the end to STEAM, a program that gave students hands on learning in STEM fields.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Some student absences in Utah likely due to federal immigration policies
Student absences in the Granite School District were up on Monday according to the district. But an official reason wasn't known.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV
Utah House approves bill limiting transgender access to college dorm rooms
HB 269 gives provisions regarding sex-designated privacy spaces in education and government facilities.2 years ago
Mary Culbertson
Crossing guard hit, killed in Layton near elementary school
A crossing guard was hit by a vehicle and killed early Tuesday, according to Layton police.2 years ago
