Education + Schools
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Amid ‘tension’ in Alpine School District, board votes to study potential district reconfiguration
Alpine School District's board of education has voted unanimously to begin a study into reconfiguring the biggest district in the Beehive State.12 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Student found with unloaded gun at Tooele Junior High
Tooele Police said a resource officer learned about the gun from an administrator, who heard from a teacher, who heard from a student.12 months ago
Adam Small and Samantha Herrera
$300,000 cleanup getting property back to raising money for public schools
The School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has to clear decades worth of bullets and rifle pellets from a former Boy Scouts camp.12 months ago
Logan Stefanich
Parents file lawsuit against Alpine School District over potential closure of 5 elementary schools
The suit comes less than a month after the same group of parents threatened to bring legal action against the Alpine School district.12 months ago
Amanda Dickson
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
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News
State School Board restores climate change science standard by 1 vote
The majority of the Utah State Board of Education members ended up rejecting a recommendation that would remove climate change language from the state's science standards.12 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Hoax threats made across the country had Provo and Orem police on standby this morning
Possible hoax threats against Utah schools were made this morning and police are on standby in case those threats are real.12 months ago
Mark Jones
U of U commencement speaker: Take a chance on yourself
Keynote speaker at the University of Utah commencement ceremony Tim Shriver told graduates to take a chance. He also urged them to ignore the noise and tune in to the best of themselves.12 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City School District announces new superintendent
Dr. Elizabeth Grant has been named as the new superintendent for the Salt Lake City School District. Grant is a native of Salt Lake City.12 months ago
Amanda Dickson
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
Amanda Dickson
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.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
The SafeUT app continues to keep students safe in Utah schools
The SafeUT app continues to keep students safe in schools, Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic discuss the functionality of the app.1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah high school teacher is also arm-wrestling champ
A Mountain Ridge High School math and special ed teacher is also an arm wrestler. She discusses her journey from beginner to world champion.1 year ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Virtual learning continues and thrives in Jordan School District
The ability for students to work at their own pace is one of the reasons cited for the continuing popularity of virtual learning.1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Parent, district spokesman talk about closing Alpine schools
A parent and a spokesman for the Alpine School District join the show to talk about the possible closure of five schools.1 year ago
Samantha Herrera
Navigating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on college campuses
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across Utah are meant to create an equitable playing field, but some say we're doing it wrong.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Park City schools under investigation for racial harassment claims
After complaints about harassment, the Office for Civil Rights is conducting investigations into several schools in Utah, including two in Park City.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
Wet soil making Utah’s ground too soft for some trees, expert gives guidance
With the Beehive State receiving an abnormal amount of precipitation, our soil is wetter than ever. So wet that some trees can't stay standing.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
How colleges should balance free speech and controversial speakers
KSL at Night asks Weber State's Walker Institute director if free speech should be permitted on college campuses after Sen. Mike Lee spoke against student protesters.1 year ago
Ben McGonnell
Utah Valley University’s leadership in aviation sustainability
Utah Valley University's School of Aviation Sciences has become the first college in the US to switch to unleaded aviation fuel for its training fleet, marking a significant milestone in aviation sustainability.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Breaking down the pros and cons of mandatory military service
Mandatory military service is required in places such as Finland and Israel. Dave & Dujanovic discuss the pros and cons of the United States requiring it.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Piute County to transition to 4-day school week this fall
The Utah Board of Education approved Piute County's request to move to a four-day school week. The transition will start this fall.1 year ago
Mark Jones
U of U students took part in counterterrorism simulation last weekend
Students at the University of Utah got to participate in a counterterrorism simulation on Friday, April 7.1 year ago
