Education + Schools
Kennedy Camarena
Springville fire caused $100,000 in damages to school building
A school building for STEM students went up in flames on Sunday due to what firefighters believe was an electrical problem.26 days ago
Sean Walker, KSL.com
With mission call in hand, BYU’s Cooper Jones proving he can compete on Korn Ferry Tour
Only a month before leaving to serve as a Latter-day Saint missionary, Cooper Jones comes out swinging on this third Korn Ferry Tour.26 days ago
Aimee Cobabe
More books banned from schools across Utah
More books are now banned from all schools across the state of Utah.27 days ago
Heather Peterson
UTA offers free transit passes again for those in Salt Lake City School District
Faculty, students and family members in the Salt Lake City School District can get free passes for UTA public transportation.28 days ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
FAFSA problems decline, but administrators and education officials may experience issues
The start of the school year has less students applying for FAFSA due to problems with the new simplified application.28 days ago
Emma Pitts, Deseret News
Utah ranks best in US for student debt
Utah has the lowest average student debt, and also has the lowest proportion of students with debt, according to a Nerdwallet.28 days ago
Amanda Dickson
How AI and education are used in the Jordan School District
The Jordan School District welcomes AI in education and says it is especially helpful for students who are struggling.29 days ago
Eric Cabrera
New foundation aims to pay off Utah’s school lunch debt
One Utah foundation is helping pay off school lunch debt.1 month ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utah school district leading the way in a lawsuit against social media
Social media harms kids and costs districts according to a lawsuit filed by the Jordan School District and others across the nation.1 month ago
Sam Herrera
BYU to get medical school
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did not announce a timeline for the new BYU medical school but said more details would come.1 month ago
Andy Cupp
Senate to vote next week on Kids Online Safety Act
The senate is set to vote on the Kids Online Safety Act next week, a bill that is meant to help keep children safe while on social media.1 month ago
Britt Johnson
Charity in need of backpack donations for Ogden kids
A local charity is asking for backpack donations in order to give back to up to 600 kids in need in Ogden before the school year starts.1 month ago
Aimee Cobabe
New student-run Pride center opening at University of Utah
A group of University of Utah students decided to put together a new student-run Pride Center after the LGBTQ Resource Center was closed.1 month ago
Emma Benson, KSLTV.com
Local program gives underrepresented kids chance to skate on Olympic ice
A summer sports camp program through the Kearns Rec Center gives kids a change to skate at the Utah Olympic Oval.1 month ago
Eric Cabrera
University of Utah expands meal plans to all students
Discounts on meal plans at the University of Utah used to only be available to students on campus. Now, it's available to all students.1 month ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Utah seeking to dismiss Utah Education Association voucher lawsuit
The state's largest teachers union in May filed a lawsuit challenging the recently implemented Utah Fits All voucher program.1 month ago
Emma Keddington
Two Weber County schools may not open in time for upcoming school year
Two Weber County schools, West Field High School and Haven Bay Elementary are still in a construction phase. School starts August 21.1 month ago
CHANDLER HOLT, KSL Sports
Blake Anderson’s representation releases part off response to Utah State University
Former Utah State football head coach Blake Anderson's legal team released parts of his 70-page response to Utah State University.1 month ago
Adam Small
U of U long COVID clinic shares findings after three years of seeing patients
The Long COVID Clinic in Utah has treated more than 3,000 patients over the last three years according to the clinic's medical director.1 month ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
LISTEN: BYU professor helps to lift ban on hybrid Bermudagrass in Utah
Hybrid Bermudagrass, long banned for its relation to the noxious common Bermudagrass, could be a game changer for water conservation.1 month ago
Aimee Cobabe
Head football coach at USU officially responds to firing over Title IX policy
Football coach's written response, provided after accusations of impropriety related to Title IX, is reportedly 70 pages long.1 month ago
Mariah Maynes
Winter Sports School receives donation from U.S. Ski & Snowboard
The Winter Sports School has been working to raise funds for campus upgrades. Thanks to U.S. Ski & Snowboard, it is closer to its goal.1 month ago
Mariah Maynes
Researchers reveal new findings in neurological origins of creativity
A team of researchers said that a new study shows creativity may be reliant on certain neurological functions.2 months ago
