Amanda Dickson
Dickson: Mother’s Day gifts we moms really want
Buying Mother's Day gifts isn't always necessary. Some times, all your mom might want is time. Here's why real time is worth so much more.11 months ago
What happens if you die without a will?
When you die without a will, it leaves some questions for loved ones, and often leaves what remains to be cleaned up by a court.12 months ago
What teachers want during Teacher Appreciation week — R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Teachers and parents alike work tirelessly to educate and raise kids. Here's what one organization says about appreciating your teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.12 months ago
Can Congress impose ethical standards on the Supreme Court?
There are ethics standards for most levels of federal employees. But not for Supreme Court justices. There's no way to enforce or penalize the justices either.12 months ago
Changing to student-centered learning in Utah schools
Education officials say student-centered learning helps those who struggle with the traditional model but can also help accelerated students.12 months ago
Literacy consultant: Phonics is winning the reading wars
A literacy expert says using the science of reading to teach reading has changed the game in the Jordan School District.12 months ago
Risks you should know before taking Ozempic
FDA approval for Ozempic is just for type 2 diabetes, but the same molecule has been packaged in a higher dose and approved for weight loss.12 months ago
New car smell might come with a price you don’t want to pay — cancer risk
When you purchase a new car, it's fun to get that new car smell along with it. But does that price tag come with something you'd not normally pay for?1 year ago
Child labor laws are being softened in some states. What about in Utah?
Child labor laws were created to protect children. But some states are widdling them down. What does that mean for children in those states and in Utah?1 year ago
Do you have a legal right to not work on Sunday?
Do you have a legal right not to work on Sunday? One court case is determining just that.1 year ago
Self-defense classes for women in Utah
A recent report shows almost half of Utah women experience "chronic unsafety" in their lives. This broad feeling is likely behind the popularity of self-defense classes for women.1 year ago
Dickson: “I surfed State Street” and other memories of the 1983 floods
The 1983 floods left State Street a river, with makeshift pedestrian and car bridges. It was reminiscent of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and its canals.1 year ago
Star Wars fans: mark your calendars for new series!
SALT LAKE CITY — While we’re still enjoying season three of “The Mandalorian“, there is a lot to look forward to for “Star Wars” fans, especially for young fans. Next month, we’ll get a new series. It’s called “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures“. It debuts on Star Wars Day, May 4, and features Jedi younglings […]1 year ago
Dickson: Sequestering the jury in the age of iPhones and the Vallow Daybell trial
The judge in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial, Judge Steven Boyce, hinted in court this week that he is considering sequestering the jury.1 year ago
Dickson: Why we’re grumpy about snow after December
It seems like winter will never end here in the Rocky Mountain West. But why does the snow seem so much more miserable in April?1 year ago
Opinion: Public and homeschool teachers are on the same side
Homeschool and public school teaching are often pitted against each other. But they may have more in common than you think.1 year ago
Opinion: Would we need to ban books in school if parents just parented?
Are these attempts to ban books about the books or the parenting? Amanda Dickson explores what happens if parents parented.1 year ago
Opinion: The science of Highly Sensitive People
Dr. Elaine Aron coined the term 30 years ago. She found that brain scans of Highly Sensative People are different than scans of non-HSPs.1 year ago
Opinion: Leaving a legacy at Grantsville High School
Amanda reflects on legacy and reputation.1 year ago
Opinion: The problem with teachers quitting is parents
Parents are failing, miserably, to teach their children respect. If we want to know why teachers are quitting, we need to look in the mirror.1 year ago
Opinion: Student loan debt relief is not about fairness
Here's what it's like to hear about forgiving student loan debt when you have saved for years. Maybe forgiveness is the first step to everyone's success.1 year ago
Opinion: How to handle the final game of your child’s basketball career
The final game of my teen son's basketball career had me worried, but then taught me something amazing about attitude.1 year ago
Opinion: I found sportsmanship at an Ogden high school
I've been complaining recently about the lack of sportsmanship in high school sports. Well, I feel I must tell you now that I found an example of superior sportsmanship at a school in Ogden this week.1 year ago
