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America 250: Learning from the past, looking to the future
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 8 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. is marking a milestone — 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. That founding document — along with the U.S. Constitution — remain unique in the world.
Brigham Young University students flex analytical muscles at NFL scouting combine
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 8 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
A team of Brigham Young University graduate students and a Utah Valley University graduate among the winners at the NFL's annual Big Data Bowl – the league's premier analytics competition.
Here's what the Utah Legislature did this session
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff, Tim Vandenack, Carter Williams and Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated March 7 - 12:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature has adjourned following a 45-day session dealing with taxes, housing, courts, immigration and a host of other issues.
Lawmakers approve approximate 6% funding boost for public education
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 6 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
One of the Utah Legislature's primary tasks each year is, of course, to fund the state's K-12 public schools. As the session comes to an end, here's how lawmakers fared.
Lawmaker: Education bill's not an 'AI ban' — but it's not a 'blank check,' either
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 6 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, insisted his classroom technology bill being considered by the Legislature is not an AI ban. But it isn't a blank check, either. So what is it?
Letters Q and U marry in unique Utah kindergarten teaching ceremony
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 5 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Island View Elementary teacher Teisha Langford walked down the aisle with her husband Scott Langford in a "Q-U" wedding ceremony to teach students the "quah" sound.
BYU decides to admit 9 students who received mistaken acceptance notices
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 4 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Nine prospective students who were mistakenly told they were admitted to Brigham Young University will be allowed to enroll there after all.
Why are lawmakers pressing for increased research dollars for Utah colleges?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 4 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Talk surrounding Utah's public colleges and universities typically focuses on students, professors, academic programs and maybe football on Saturdays. But what about research funding?
Salt Lake Community College launching initiative to help young adults reach career stability
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 4 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Community College is rolling out a new initiative aimed at helping young adults transition from unstable, low-wage jobs into high-demand career pathways.
Wayne Vaught selected as interim president at Utah Valley University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 3 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday named Wayne Vaught as interim president of Utah Valley University amid the search for the university's next permanent president.
Ogden students get hands-on with aerospace careers
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 3 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Students at Ben Lomond High School stepped into Utah's growing aerospace and defense industry Tuesday without ever leaving campus.
Will tightening K-12 budgets jeopardize school suicide prevention programs?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 2 - 6:46 a.m. | Save Story
The school-based Hope Squads are made possible by state funds, but the provision allowing public schools to receive those funds is facing proposed changes in the Utah Legislature.
SUU track, cross-country coach to retire after 34 years
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Eric Houle, the longest-serving track coach at a university in Utah, is set to retire from Southern Utah University after the 2026 outdoor season.
A solid B+? Utah earns strong marks for prepping high schoolers for post-graduation life
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 1 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new national report shows Utah earns "good grades" for aligning student experiences with post-graduation opportunities.
Reading changed these authors' lives, now they want the same for Utah's youth
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of authors, including famous Utahn Brandon Sanderson, gathered at StoryCon this weekend to teach and inspire young kids to love reading and writing.
How voters — in Utah and nationwide — feel about prohibiting cellphones in school, bell-to-bell
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
While a bill calling for a default "bell-to-bell" cellphone prohibition in Utah's K-12 schools seems destined to pass, public opinion on school bans is mixed.
Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House narrowly approved a measure cracking down on illegal immigration, prohibiting immigrants here illegally from being able to access certain public benefits.
'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of Salt Lake City School District elementary and middle schoolers received free books Friday as part of Operation Literacy's book drop event.
