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12 Utah charter school hopefuls submit bids for approval
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:02 a.m.
Twelve charter schools could soon join the Beehive State's existing network after submitting proposals for formal consideration last week.
Policy expert, report question effect of diversity, equity and inclusion law on women in leadership
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 13 - 7:30 p.m.
A new Utah Women and Leadership Project report questions whether Utah's anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative law that passed in 2024 has affected women leaders in Utah's K-12 education system.
First lady Abby Cox to Utah teachers, parents: 'We have to protect our children'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 11:04 a.m.
"Grateful" was a word Utah first lady Abby Cox used often Tuesday as she stood in front of a vast ballroom filled with many of the state's most dedicated teachers and education advocates.
East High coach hopes to boost nonprofit through new clothing line
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 2 - 11:36 a.m.
A high school basketball coach with a nonprofit that helps financially challenged students said that a new clothing line he started aims to help bolster the program and support more kids.
3 new Utah County school districts sign 'historic' resource allocation agreement
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 26 - 9:30 p.m.
The trio of new school districts born from the 2024 decision of Utah County voters to split Alpine School District on Thursday approved a "historic" agreement regarding resource allocation.
Program at UVU aims to help history teachers better teach the next generation
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 26 - 12:04 p.m.
The Center for Constitutional Studies hosted its seventh annual Constitutional Literacy Institute program to further educate K-12 history teachers so they can better educate the next generation.
Why different literacy measures for Utah kids tell different literacy stories
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 9:00 p.m.
Research says academic troubles, with serious consequences, await youngsters who finish third grade without proficient reading skills. Lawmakers are taking action.
How to get books in the hands of teens — when screens are battling for their attention
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 21 - 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday is Nicole Baun's birthday — and the South Jordan teen's birthday wish list makes her a bit of an adolescent outlier: books, and then more books.
Utah first lady Abby Cox optimistic about legislative moves to strengthen child literacy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 8:30 p.m.
Utah first lady Abby Cox on Wednesday met with Utah education leaders to talk about the need to meet the literacy crisis head-on and ways the state has worked to do just that.
Nebo School District sued over allegations of failing to protect student from bullying, assault
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 12:03 p.m.
Two Utah County parents are suing Nebo School District and two of its employees, alleging their child was assaulted and officials failed to act on a pattern of anti-LGBTQ bullying.
Paris Hilton returns to Utah supporting parent lawsuit against Provo Canyon School
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 16 - 11:04 a.m.
Celebrity advocate Paris Hilton spoke in Utah Monday as two families announced they are suing Provo Canyon School, alleging negligence involving their children.
Utah's new school cellphone prohibition is days away from becoming law — but will it succeed?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 10:01 a.m.
An enhanced law goes into effect on July 1 that essentially prohibits cellphones at Utah's K-12 public schools, unless a school or district opts for a looser policy.
What's the good news — and not so good news — from The Nation's Report Card?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 11:18 a.m.
Plenty's been written in recent years about the struggles American kids are having in reading and math, particularly post-pandemic. Now here's some measured good news.
Navajo Mountain High School gets high-speed internet in landmark milestone
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 9 - 7:15 a.m.
Navajo Mountain High School last week celebrated the completed buildout of a 200-mile high-speed, fiber connectivity network for the school, marking a historic milestone of bringing high-speed internet to every public school in Utah.
Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 4 - 12:00 p.m.
Classrooms are preparing for a major shift in how artificial intelligence is used, with a new partnership bringing Google Gemini for Education into public schools next school year.
Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 3 - 10:27 p.m.
Fourteen Olympians and Paralympians visited students at South Jordan Elementary as they participated in field day on Wednesday.
Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School
Deanie Wimmer and Ray Boone, KSL | Posted June 1 - 2:55 p.m.
The high school band at Diamond Ridge High School might not be what comes to mind when you think of a traditional high school band.
Waterford School evacuated after threat, police say
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 29 - 4:49 p.m.
Waterford School was evacuated Friday after a threat was called into the school, Sandy police said.
New Lehi community tackles housing affordability, childhood literacy
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 28 - 3:06 p.m.
Holbrook Farms resident Marie Wanlass said she had no idea a literacy center would be built in her community, but she was excited for it during the grand opening on Thursday.
Utah charter schools receive millions in federal grants
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 26 - 7:40 a.m.
Four Utah charter schools will receive up to $2 million each through a competitive federal grant program aimed at expanding educational opportunities for students statewide.
Weapons in school: KSL data request finds discrepancies in reporting
Courtney Johns and Emiley Dewey, KSL | Posted May 25 - 5:03 p.m.
KSL Investigators asked the state and every school district how many weapons have been reported in Utah schools. In most cases, the numbers did not match.
West High School Clinic helping remove barriers to teen mental healthcare
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 24 - 7:00 p.m.
At West High School, a clinic is working to bring mental and physical healthcare closer to students by offering counseling, screenings and therapy right on campus.
Measles infections detected at 2 Heber City schools as Utah cases continue to rise
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 21 - 5:02 p.m.
Health officials urge caution as measles infections hit two schools in Heber City.
Utah high school student spreads kindness with handwritten letters for thousands of classmates
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 19 - 9:36 p.m.
A student at Riverton High School decided to write thousands of letters to every student at his school, all in an effort to be kind.
