Education + Schools
Kennedy Camarena
Widespread data network outage cancels school, causes 7 schools to go offline
Up to seven schools in Roy are offline and school is canceled after a widespread network outage in the area.1 year ago
Carlysle Price
School canceled after fire breaks out at West Haven Elementary
School has been canceled for the day after a fire broke out at West Haven Elementary School Tuesday morning.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
Could a new bill be the answer to Utah’s school lunch debt?
The state's school lunch debt issue could get some help by giving taxpayers the option to make a donation.1 year ago
Jason Swensen, Deseret News
Pay raise: Governor, lawmakers announce boosts to Utah teacher salaries
Gov. Spencer Cox joined the state’s ranking Republican lawmakers to announce boosts to Utah teacher salaries and bonuses for education support professionals.1 year ago
Adam Small
A bill to ban pride flags from classrooms, government buildings advances in the Utah Legislature
A Utah Senate committee voted Friday to advance a bill that would prohibit teachers and other government employees from displaying pride flags in public schools and other government buildings.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Cellphones and other smart devices are one step closer to being banned from Utah classrooms
The cellphone ban bill passed a key the House Education Committee this week, with several Utah students speaking in its favor.1 year ago
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.2 years 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.2 years 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 […]2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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?2 years ago
