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Utah seeking to dismiss Utah Education Association voucher lawsuit
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 5:03 p.m.
Attorneys for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the state by the Utah Education Association.
Changes are coming to the ACT test. Here's what that might mean for students
Tyler Nelson, Deseret News | Posted July 22 - 8:34 p.m.
Janet Godwin, CEO of the ACT test, announced that a pair of "fundamental" changes would be coming to the test starting in 2025.
What Weber District will do if new high school, elementary aren't ready for 1st day of class
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 7:04 p.m.
The Weber School District has released contingency plans for how to start the upcoming school year if construction isn't completed by the district's first day of school on Aug. 21.
Rep. Burgess Owens launches new Merit Caucus to reform education policies
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted July 21 - 7:04 p.m.
Rep. Burgess Owens has launched the Merit Caucus, focused on advancing merit-based policies in public schools to ensure students receive a good education regardless of their background.
Winter Sports School in Park City helps student-athletes pursue academics, sport
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted July 15 - 6:01 p.m.
Winter Sports School in Park City was designed to bridge the best of both worlds — academic and sports — at the highest level.
Nearly half of American parents would go into debt to make their children happy, study finds
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted July 15 - 6:20 a.m.
Parents love their children, and that should be a given. But are most parents willing to go into debt for the sake of their child's social life? Apparently, nearly half of American parents would.
Utah Valley University promotes K-12 civic education with new master's program
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 7:05 p.m.
Utah Valley University's new program in constitutional government, civics and law offers two tracks — one for current or prospective K-12 teachers and another for research.
Empowering girls: St. George construction camp aims to build future industry professionals
Bridger Palmer, St. George News | Posted July 14 - 11:02 a.m.
While their peers enjoyed the beginning of summer break, 16 girls learned hands-on construction skills through the "Build the World, Girls! Construction Camp," held at Career Tech High School.
Abby Cox: Parents love teachers 'because they love our kids'
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted July 13 - 10:36 a.m.
Educators from across Utah were honored Monday as "Teachers of the Year."
Show Up for Teachers: Why connecting with others matters
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 10:31 p.m.
Human connection expert tells attendees that novice teachers paired with a more experienced educator are more likely to remain in teaching.
Longtime staffer named new superintendent of Granite School District
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 9 - 8:05 p.m.
Ben Horsley was named as the new superintendent of Granite School District in an emotional meeting Tuesday evening.
Why TikTok's 'Lost My Mind' trend matters: Insights into teens' digital footprints
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 4:07 p.m.
The "I remember when I lost my mind" TikTok trend is funny — and sheds light on what it was like for young adults to grow up on social media.
Jordan School District is 1 of 3 US districts honored for use of technology in education
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 3 - 5:19 p.m.
The Jordan School District received the International Society for Technology in Education Distinguished District Award for demonstrating effectiveness and innovation through technology.
Utah's largest school district could split through interlocal agreements
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 8:34 p.m.
Alpine School District could still be splitting, though, not by way of a ballot measure put forward by the district's school board.
4 State School Board incumbents in Utah faced GOP primary election opponents
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted June 26 - 1:02 p.m.
Two of four incumbent members of the Utah State Board of Education, all Republicans, appear to be losing their reelection bids in Tuesday's primary election.
US Geological Survey adopts BYU-made water cycle curriculum to be taught nationwide
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 8:22 a.m.
A team of BYU scientists, educators and creatives developed updated water cycle resources for teachers that include the impact of humans.
New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Sara Cline, Associated Press | Posted June 20 - 8:41 a.m.
Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Its republican governor on Wednesday signed the bill mandating the displays.
Utah lawmakers vote to block federal protections for LGBTQ+ students under Title IX
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 7:19 p.m.
Utah lawmakers convened in a special session on Juneteenth to declare the state's intent not to follow a soon-to-be-enacted federal rule providing anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ students under Title IX.
Weber School District opens second teen center at Bonneville High School
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 18 - 9:33 p.m.
The Weber School District on Tuesday opened its second teen center to serve as a safe haven and provide vital resources for students.
School safety task force discuss new requirements for schools as part of new law
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted June 18 - 1:07 p.m.
The School Safety Security Task Force met on Monday for the first time this year to discuss new school safety requirements implemented in HB84.
No more taking phones from students: Granger High School considering new policy this fall
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted June 16 - 7:56 a.m.
Teachers at Utah's largest high school are done taking away cellphones from students. They're considering something new in the fall, and if they're successful, other schools might do the same.
Utah State School Board weighs what to do with library books deemed indecent, pornographic
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted June 15 - 10:05 a.m.
The Utah State Board of Education has considered guidance to an administrative rule that said books and other materials selected for removal from school libraries be "shredded" or "burned."
Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduate without 20 of their classmates
Dave Collins, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 10:01 p.m.
The children who survived the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, will be graduating high school with mixed emotions.
Davis School District launches 2 high school upgrades. $475M bond plans edge ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 9:01 p.m.
Davis school officials broke ground on $32 million and $32.9 million upgrade plans at Clearfield and Layton high schools, part of $475 million in planned upgrades in all in the district.
