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Weber school officials vote against closing Lomond View Elementary, but the debate isn't over
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | 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.
Utah County teacher charged with sexually abusing student 6 years ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 6:27 p.m.
A man who was teaching in Utah County in 2019 was charged Wednesday with inappropriately touching a teen student.
How this southern Utah high school is curing 'math anxiety'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 9:00 p.m.
Hurricane High School students solve math problems together. The school has enjoyed success in boosting student math skills by incorporating "Building Thinking Classrooms" learning strategies.
Iron County schools considering 4-day school week, seeking public input
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 10:03 a.m.
Iron County School District is weighing a switch to a four-day school week and will hold public town hall meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 2, as the debate grows.
Teacher by day, TikToker by lunch break: Lehi High teacher has 2.2M-person classroom
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 28 - 5:00 p.m.
A Utah social studies teacher's social media side project HAS became a full-blown platform — but he still says he's a teacher first
Utah middle school teacher arrested, accused of sexually abusing student
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 9:20 a.m.
A teacher at a West Jordan middle school has been arrested and accused of engaging in sexual activity with a former eighth grade student on multiple occasions.
Measles confirmed in 8 students at Wasatch High; Utah's total eclipses 100 infections
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:05 p.m.
Measles cases are on the rise at Wasatch High School as eight students have been infected. The state's total cases now exceed 100.
Former West High drama teacher convicted of sexually abusing teen student
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 5:13 p.m.
A jury has convicted a former West High School teacher of sexually abusing one of his students.
Providence rollover leaves 2 teens dead, 3 injured
Sicily Stanton for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 2:45 p.m.
Two people were killed and three others injured Saturday after a vehicle rolled into a field on state Route 165 in Providence, Cache County.
Salt Lake County, Midvale approve land purchase to build new county library branch
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 12:23 p.m.
A land purchase opens the door to construct a new Salt Lake County Library branch in Midvale.
Davis School District officials vote to end French dual-language program
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 9:44 p.m.
Davis School District officials voted to end a French dual-language program at South Davis Junior High after voting last month to keep a Spanish program at another school.
Utah think tank weighs in as Christian schools ask Supreme Court to review Colorado program
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 19 - 10:00 a.m.
A Utah-based think tank is asking a federal appeals court to protect a Colorado Christian school's ability to participate in the state's "universal" preschool program without changing what it teaches on gender and sexuality.
Granite School District suspends study into closing 2 eastside elementary schools
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 8:08 a.m.
The Granite School District Board of Education on Tuesday night unanimously voted to indefinitely suspend the study looking into closing two eastside elementary schools.
Audit: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind needs increased oversight, better planning
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 8:40 p.m.
A legislative audit released Tuesday suggests Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind need more oversight and better strategic planning.
Granite School District holding public hearings to decide fate of 2 east-side elementary schools
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:00 p.m.
Two elementary schools in Granite School District's east side could be closing after officials recommended they shut down.
Salt Lake Valley businesses unite in gathering food donations to fill pantries at local schools
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 15 - 9:02 p.m.
Salt Lake County businesses raised food donations for students in Jordan and Canyons school districts
'I love Lomond View': Proponents of Weber County school pushing hard to keep it open
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 14 - 9:05 a.m.
Parents and students at Lomond View Elementary in Pleasant View have pushed hard to keep it open as Weber School District officials debate its future.
A Veterans Day salute for all who wear America's uniform — yesterday and today
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 10 - 5:10 p.m.
Moore was joined at the charter school's Veterans Day Program by a Gold Star wife whose husband, Utah National Guard Maj. Brent Taylor, was killed while in Afghanistan.
Family Engagement Month: Building partnerships between Utah's parents and teachers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:31 p.m.
The Utah State Board of Education is observing national Family Engagement Month, a monthlong campaign highlighting the critical importance of partnerships between schools and families.
Utah community still stands for Izzy Tichenor — and against bullying
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 3:01 p.m.
Community gathers to remember Izzy Tichenor, while the family encourages people to speak out against bullying.
Firefighters share lessons from wildfires with high school students
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 8 - 2:02 p.m.
Some of the firefighters who battled wildland fires this year returned to the classroom to share their experiences with high school students.
Weber County students rise above challenges at problem-solving business competition
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 11:40 a.m.
A record 160 students from 13 high schools across Utah competed for scholarships and cash prizes by solving real-world business problems at the WeberBiz Invitational High School Case Competition on Wednesday.
Sky View students rally to support families impacted by potential SNAP benefits freeze
Emma Riley, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 1 - 9:13 a.m.
In response to SNAP benefits possibly ending for many families, students at Sky View High School had an idea: They turned their annual food drive into a friendly and impactful competition.
Utah special ed teacher's aide accused of abusing disabled student multiple times
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 3:04 p.m.
An elementary school teacher's aide in Millard County was arrested Thursday, and subsequently fired, after police say she hit a young special needs student.
