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Jordan Academy students win national NASA TechRise Challenge
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
Everyone was stunned, including the winners, as they learned that a group of their classmates had just won the NASA TechRise Student Challenge. They were the only group in Utah to win the national award.
Lawmakers quickly advance bill limiting phone use throughout school day
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A proposal championed by the governor to limit cellphones throughout the school day is moving quickly through the Utah Legislature.
Good idea? Bad idea? How Utahns are feeling about holding back third graders struggling with reading
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 19 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox believes it's time to take action as almost half of the state's third graders are reportedly reading below minimum proficiency levels.
Utah's 2026 Legislative session could remake public education in the state. Here's how
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Updated Jan. 19 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's 2025 legislative session included historic disruptions to schools and campuses across the state in higher education. This year, lawmakers are setting their sights on remaking K-12.
Fields to fajitas: The partnership changing school meals in Boyle County
Megan Mannering, CNN | Posted Jan. 19 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
The days of rectangle pizza and processed fruit cups are dwindling in Kentucky schools.
Emotional farewell: Students surprise beloved teacher as he departs for the Navy
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 19 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Students lined the hallways waving American flags at Eagle Rock Middle School Thursday afternoon in a surprise send-off for their P.E. teacher, Sean Steo, who is joining the U.S. Navy.
This Utah lawmaker, mentored by Orrin Hatch, wants to help the next generation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Business leader and Utah state Rep. Jason Thompson launched Legacy Forward Foundation, a nonprofit to help schools implement leadership curriculum for students.
Utah lawmakers call it 'common sense.' The ACLU calls it censorship
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 18 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Utah on Friday, protesting the state's law regarding "sensitive material" in school libraries.
Elementary school arts program safe for now going into legislative session
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
A beloved arts program has been spared for now, following a Utah State Board of Education meeting on Thursday, during which the possibility of reducing its funding was discussed going into the 2026 legislative session.
Concurrent enrollment: Utah high schoolers earning college credit in record numbers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 17 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Concurrent enrollment offers Utah high school students many benefits. It should come as no surprise they're earning college credits in record numbers, according to a new report.
At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
At North Point Elementary School in Lehi, Red Ribbon Week isn't just about what students put into their bodies. It's also about what they take in every day, especially online.
Brad Mortensen inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Brad Mortensen was inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president Friday, the first alumnus to ascend to the presidency.
School boards approve names for 3 new Utah County school districts
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
New Utah County school districts set new names ahead of 2027 launch
State School Board toils over legislative mandate to cut millions from budget
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Board of Education is grappling with how to navigate recent directives from the Utah Legislature to trim or reallocate $163 million of the state's education budget.
Idaho offering $50M in tax credits for private education, but you must apply quickly
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A bill implementing the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit went into effect on Jan. 1, and the application period is now open.
'Nothing short of remarkable': UVU President Astrid Tuminez announces she is stepping down
Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Jan. 14 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
After nearly seven years at the helm of Utah's largest university, Astrid Tuminez announced Wednesday she is stepping down from her role as president of Utah Valley University.
US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans
Andrew Chung and John Kruzel, Reuters | Updated Jan. 13 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Conservative Supreme Court justices signaled sympathy on Tuesday toward the legality of state laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams.
Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
A member of the Utah State Board of Education filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging that the organization misled teachers about how their dues are used for political activities.
6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A group of students on Monday filed a $10 million lawsuit against Davis School District, alleging it mishandled complaints of harassment and subjected students to retaliation.
