Frances Cooke
Utah police, fire agencies train for active shooter in schools
As we get ready to send our kids back to school, safety is top of mind following a number of mass shootings over the last few years.6 days ago
Ladd Egan
Back to school: Kindergartners may need extra help due to pandemic social disruptions
Kindergarten teachers in the Murray City School District have noticed some changes with kindergarten students since the pandemic began.7 days ago
PHILIP MARCELO and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press
Mask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persist
Major school districts around the country are allowing students into classrooms without masks for the first time in nearly two years, eliminating rules that stirred up intense fights among educators, school boards, and parents throughout the pandemic.5 months ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Cache County schools adjust schedules due to student, staff absenteeism
The Cache County School District has announced adjusted schedules for all of its schools due to "unprecedented student and staff absenteeism."7 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Utah House votes to suspend Test to Stay program
Lawmakers in the Utah House of Representatives have approved a bill that would suspend the state's Test to Stay program and clarify how schools would request to go remote.7 months ago
Kelsey Ott, KSL TV
10-year-old Utahn gets police escort for first school day since starting cancer treatment
A Utah boy had a special sendoff for his first day of school.12 months ago
Kelsey Ott, KSL TV
UVU announces vaccine mandate for spring semester
Utah Valley University announced it will require students to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning in the spring semester.12 months ago
COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer
State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states with universal mask bans, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.12 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Questions on mask mandate enforcement in Salt Lake City schools
Some parents are concerned about a letter the district wrote to principals before school started, which states they should not discipline a student if they’re not wearing a mask. District officials said it’s a matter of keeping children in school and not shaming them.12 months ago
Madison Swenson, Josh Ellis and Kelsey Ott, KSL TV
Several Utah colleges to require COVID-19 vaccines for students
The University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University have announced they plan to require COVID-19 vaccines for students after the Utah Board of Higher Education issued a letter urging schools and presidents to consider doing so under current legislation.12 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Clearfield students start year at new elementary school
Students at South Clearfield Elementary started their school year off in a brand-new building.12 months ago
Robin Heiden, KSL TV
Safe in 60: Keeping children safe online during new school year
Students are heading back to school across Utah, and it's a good time for parents to talk with their kids about online safety.12 months ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Immunocompromised Mother & Teacher Believes Wearing Masks In School Is For The Benefit Of The Entire Community
With the delta variant raging across the country, Utah families are facing difficult decisions at the start of a new school year. One Santaquin mother says wearing a mask is ultimately about community and looking out for your friends - lessons she hopes her children will learn.1 year ago
Jenne Anderson, KSL TV
Back To School: Making Home Lunches Kids Will Want To Eat
There's a constant fight between children and their parents when it comes to having them take home lunch to school.1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Salt Lake City Schools Offering Free Mental Health Counseling For Students
Officials with the Salt Lake City School District want students who are struggling with their mental health to know that they are not alone.1 year ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Top Pediatrician Worries Overriding Mask Mandates Will Put Utah’s Kids At Risk
The Salt Lake County Council's decision to send students back to school with no mask mandate comes as the number of children hospitalized with COVID-19, nationally, is higher than at any point in the pandemic.1 year ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Salt Lake Co. Council To Vote Thursday On K-6 Student Mask Order
The Salt Lake County Council will meet Thursday afternoon to vote on whether to approve or overturn a mask requirement for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.1 year ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Dr. Dunn: Masks, Vaccines Best Way To Prevent Virus Spread
Weeks out from the start of the new school year, one of Utah's foremost public health voices in the fight against COVID-19 is urging students to get vaccinated and urging those who are ineligible to mask up.1 year ago
Jenne Anderson, KSL TV
Utah’s After-School Programs Set To Return
We're one week away from the first group of Utah students going back to school, which means figuring out after-school programs is top of mind for many parents.1 year ago
Morgan Wolfe & Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Gov. Cox Supports ‘Encouragement’ Of Unvaccinated Students To Mask Up
As some school districts in Utah near the first week of the 2021-22 school year, the debate about masks is lingering as Utah's recent rise in COVID-19 cases has some hospitals filling up ICUs.1 year ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Summit, Tooele Health Depts. Organize Vaccine Clinics For Students
Hundreds of students have been given the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after clinics were set up at high schools in Summit and Tooele County.1 year ago
Tania Dean & Deanie Wimmer, KSL TV
Utah Schools Step Up Efforts As Failing Grades Double
Between online learning, school closures and other added challenges brought by the pandemic, many students are struggling. Schools are now taking extra measures to get students caught up.1 year ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Ready For Children Ages 12-15 By Fall
Promising news from Pfizer today which announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in adolescents ages 12 to 15.1 year ago
