K-12 Education
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.1 year 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.1 year 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
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
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
Elizabeth Weiler
Principal sleeping on roof overnight to celebrate student fundraising
Students in each grade at Twin Peaks Elementary were challenged to a "Penny War” encouraging them to collect loose change.1 year ago
Amie Schaeffer
Granite Police seek help identifying suspect in attempted kidnapping
The suspect in the kidnapping was wearing a black beanie, a blue and gray sweatshirt, and gray pants at the time of the incident.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
The search for the caller behind Utah’s 13 school hoaxes
Public safety and technical officials in Utah weigh in on the search for the person behind this week's school hoaxes.1 year ago
Adam Small
Ogden High School community reacts to active shooter hoax
Ogden High School was one of several schools that got a call about an active shooter, leading law enforcement to lock the school down.1 year ago
Samantha Herrera
Granite School District says it’s prepared in case of an active shooter
Granite School District's chief of staff says he is confident that officers with the school would have a quick and efficient response to an active shooter scenario.1 year ago
Samantha Herrera
Multiple Utah schools received fake reports of school shooting, officials say
Several schools in Utah were the victims of fake school shooting reports Wednesday morning. Schools in other states reportedly faced a similar hoax.1 year ago
Logan Stefanich
Alpine School District exploring potential closure of 5 elementary schools
Because of expected school closures, parents at a Tuesday meeting expressed fears about their children's educational future.1 year ago
Samantha Herrera and Kate Davis
Utah Board of Education says full-day kindergarten benefits students’ futures
The Utah Board of Education says full-day kindergarten can help students receive support for learning gaps in a way that half-day kindergarten does not.1 year ago
Mike Anderson
Bonneville High School auto mechanics program named best in country
Students at Bonneville High School received top honors for their skills in auto mechanics. Their program \now has the title of ‘Top Shop’ in the nation.1 year ago
Peter Johnston
Free student breakfast program helps feed long-term success
The free school breakfast program in Utah's schools has been a staple to help feed students and boost long-term academic success.1 year ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: Leaving a legacy at Grantsville High School
Amanda reflects on legacy and reputation.1 year ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Despite shortages, Tooele County School District says it’s retaining teachers
Tooele County School District serves over 20,000 students across 27 schools. In less than five years, Tooele County plans to see three new schools in the district.1 year ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah lawmakers pass over 100 education-related bills, USBE member says it’s ‘too many’
A total of 116 education-related bills were passed during the legislative session. Some members of the Utah State Board of Education says that's too many.1 year ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah legislature gives $15 million for teen centers in high schools. How will they work?
Teen centers are a space in Utah schools where vulnerable students can go to address any physiological or mental health needs.1 year ago
Lindsay Aerts
Teachers group calls for Gov. Cox to veto bill over classroom instruction of race, gender, sexual orientation
The Utah Education Association is asking Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that deals with classroom instruction on race, religion and sexual orientation.1 year ago
Adam Small
Officials outline safety plans following gun incident at Canyon View High
The revamped safety plan was prompted by an incident at Canyon View High School involving a former student allegedly pointing a gun at four students.1 year ago
Amanda Dickson
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
Allessandra Harris
Alpine District officials launch formal study to adjust school boundaries
Alpine Schools will conduct a school boundary and potential closure study, and as many as five elementary schools may close.1 year ago
