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Utah, the state that wants to unplug America's schools
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:15 a.m.
The state of Utah plans to transform the trajectory of K-12 education by taking a giant step backward.
Summit County reports its first case of measles in elementary school student
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 4:17 p.m.
The Summit County Health Department confirmed its first case of measles in a student at South Summit Elementary School.
Utah leaders aim to limit phone use during entire school day
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 1:20 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session.
2025: A historic, disruptive — and sometimes tragic — year for education in Utah
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 10:30 p.m.
Education in Utah in 2025 saw high-interest stories ranging from higher education budget reallocations, Education Department disruptions, the sound of cellphone silence in K-12 classrooms, and the murder of Charlie Kirk on an Orem campus.
From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m.
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
Layton junior high employee arrested, accused of unlawfully kissing teen
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 10:16 p.m.
A 44-year-old woman who worked at a Layton junior high school was arrested and accused of kissing a 17-year-old student on multiple occasions.
Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:30 p.m.
A Clearfield High fundraiser raised more than $100,000 to strengthen security measures at Safe Harbor Crisis Center.
Majestic Elementary music teacher heads to Rose Parade on New Year's Day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 9:35 a.m.
Lisa Blodgett, a teacher at Majestic Elementary, will be marching in the Pasadena Rose Parade along with more than 300 other band directors from across North America.
Mountain Ridge students rally for Be Brave Baylee Foundation, supporting burn survivors
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:12 p.m.
Students at Mountain Ridge High School on Friday chose the Be Brave Baylee Foundation as the focus of their Season of Scarlet fundraiser.
High school coach arrested after meeting with vigilante teen 'decoy'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 6:28 p.m.
The former coach of the Riverton High School mountain biking team was arrested and accused of meeting up with someone he thought was a teenage girl for sex.
Teacher, 64, killed after being hit by car in Price
Curtis Booker and Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 11:35 a.m.
Police are investigating a Price crash that killed a fourth grade teacher.
Utah students report improved mental health, less substance use
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 12:01 p.m.
Utah students report fewer symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, and fewer say they have used alcohol or drugs compared with two years ago, a new statewide survey finds.
Utah schools face declining enrollment: What it means for communities
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 4:33 p.m.
A recent vote to close Cedar Valley Elementary School is one of many schools in recent months at risk of closing due to a growing trend across Utah of declining enrollment.
Increase in drivers passing school buses draws safety concerns in Box Elder County
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 7:05 p.m.
The Box Elder School District says motorists are putting children at risk by passing stopped school buses along U.S. 89 in Willard and Perry, where construction has narrowed traffic to two lanes.
Why have Utah's high school dropout rates been sliced in half?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:05 a.m.
A new report from the Utah State Board of Education said the state's overall four-year graduation rate rose, and the dropout rate has been sliced in half.
Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:08 p.m.
Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West delivered toys, coats, backpacks, and 500 books to students in Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, during the annual Santa Flight on Wednesday.
School board unanimously votes to close Cedar Valley Elementary School; community reacts
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:33 p.m.
The Board of Education of the West District, also known as the Lake Mountain School District, voted to close Cedar Valley Elementary School last week. Cedar Fort residents cited concerns with the decision.
How Utah's newest lawmaker went from fighting HB267 to using his first vote to repeal it
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:11 p.m.
After fighting to overturn Utah's law banning public unions from collective bargaining, teacher John Arthur cast his first vote in the Utah Legislature Tuesday to repeal that very same law.
Springville elementary employee arrested, accused of possessing child sex abuse material
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 6:28 p.m.
A Springville elementary school skills coach was arrested Monday and accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.
Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:43 p.m.
The Salt Lake County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles at a child care facility at Bingham High School.
Schools' approach to parental rights spark congressional debate
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:00 p.m.
During a House committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers debated whether schools should be able to conceal a student's chosen name and gender from their parents.
Carbon County teen empowers others with inclusive pageant
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 5:01 p.m.
A Price teen organizes an all-abilities pageant for people with special needs.
'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:00 a.m.
A North Ogden choir instructor led her final concert at a Christmas program on Wednesday as her battle with cancer intensifies.
Weber school officials vote against closing Lomond View Elementary, but the debate isn't over
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:32 p.m.
Weber School District officials voted not to close Lomond View Elementary, a proposal that drew opposition from parents, but the school's future is still up for debate.
