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Amid concerns over financial viability, AISU appoints new board member as directors resign
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 21st - 12:49pm
Royce Van Tassell, executive director of the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools, has been appointed to the board of American International Charter School. The school's remaining directors resigned on Tuesday.
King Tut's coffin to be restored for the first time since it was discovered
Jack Guy, CNN | Posted Jul 21st - 11:58am
Tutankhamun is one of the best known figures of Ancient Egypt, and now his coffin is getting some tender loving care.
Two Rivers High School to restart childcare for student-parents
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 20th - 5:32pm
A Utah high school will re-start a child-care program for students, a move that could help young parents finish their education.
Parents: Here's how you can help fight summer learning loss
Elizabeth Reid, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jul 18th - 7:53pm
Stemming summer learning loss in children can be as easy as integrating a few habits within the home with this list of enjoyable ideas.
Auditor's office was investigating AISU prior to Dougall's appointment as school's director
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 17th - 8:14pm
The state auditor's office has begun a probe of the public charter school's financial issues, according to statement released Wednesday.
University of Utah police chief announces retirement
Gretel Kauffman, KSL | Posted Jul 16th - 5:05pm
Chief Dale Brophy, who led the embattled department at the time of student Lauren McCluskey's killing, will continue to serve as director of public safety until October.
State auditor named interim director of shuttered Utah charter school
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 16th - 12:16pm
Utah State Auditor John Dougall was appointed interim director of the now-shuttered American International School of Utah Tuesday.
6 U. researchers named Huntsman Presidential Chairs
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 13th - 4:17pm
Six University of Utah researchers have joined the ranks of Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chairs, according to a joint announcement from the U. and the Huntsman Foundation.
Summer Patriot Camp hopes to teach Utah kids about their country's roots
Christina Giardinelli, KSL | Posted Jul 13th - 1:02pm
Organizers of the camp say learning about the history of their country inspires kids to be more patriotic.
Utah State professor to be honored with White House award
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 12th - 9:02am
A Utah State University professor who studies factors that can hinder diverse students in engineering education is being honored by the White House.
Granite board studying possible school closures in West Valley City, Taylorsville
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 12th - 7:08am
Granite school board is studying the possibility of elementary school closures in West Valley City and Taylorsville and has planned open houses in September with the affected school communities.
Salt Lake teachers association, school district reach tentative deal with help of mediator
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 10th - 7:06pm
A tentative agreement was struck Wednesday between the Salt Lake teachers' association and the school district after bargaining teams met with a federal mediator for 5.5 hours.
BYU’s Honor Code website now details the entire investigation process
Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com | Posted Jul 10th - 1:35pm
Following student criticism of BYU’s Honor Code Office, the school’s website now details the office’s entire investigation process and clarifies that Honor Code employees are “not therapists.”
Federal mediation of Salt Lake City teacher contract negotiations starts Wednesday
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 9th - 10:02pm
Federal mediation of the contract negotiations between the Salt Lake Education Association and the Salt Lake City School District begins early Wednesday morning.
SLCC awarded grant to help guide students on intentional 'pathways' of learning, completion
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 7th - 6:29pm
SLCC is one of 20 colleges nationwide awarded a $30,000 grant from the Association of American Colleges and Universities that will help support its Pathways initiative intended to enhance learning and improve rates of degree completion.
This gear disrupting the outdoor industry was designed by Utah State students
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jul 5th - 12:16pm
The Utah State University Outdoor Product Design and Development program had its first graduating class this past May — and with that, their first batch of final projects.
AISU must refund more than $400,000 in special education funds by Wednesday, state says
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jul 2nd - 9:20pm
The now-shuttered American International School of Utah has until Wednesday to repay more than $400,000 in special education funds to the State School Board, but the school's executive director said the issue remains in dispute.
Utah's substance abuse resources by county
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 29th - 7:21pm
If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, the following Utah resources may provide the type of assistance you need.
AISU misses deadline to refund $415,000 in state, federal special education funds to state
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jun 28th - 9:42pm
American International School of Utah missed this week's deadline to refund more than $415,000 in special education funds that state officials said were improperly spent or there was no documentation for the expenditures.
