Education & Schools
CNN
Judge orders books removed from Texas public libraries to be returned within 24 hours
A federal judge in Texas ruled that at least 12 books removed from public libraries by Llano County officials must be placed back onto shelves within 24 hours.4 hours ago
Ashley Moser
Canyons School District reflects on safety following Tennessee school shooting
All of the elementary, middle and some of the Canyons School District’s high schools have security vestibules at the front of campus — one of many security measures in place to protect students and staff.1 day ago
Shelby Lofton
Spanish Fork High says emergency app helped during hoax call lockdown
The Nebo School District credits a new phone app for quick communication and direction during Wednesday's lockdown after hoax calls came in about a shooting threat.2 days ago
Eliza Pace, Dan Rascon and Debbie Worthen
Hoax calls of shooting threats to Utah schools came from out of the country
Authorities said several school shooting threats were all tracked to one IP address from outside of the country.3 days ago
Logan Stefanich
Alpine School District exploring potential closure of 5 elementary schools
The doors of five elementary schools in Alpine School District may be closing for good at the end of the school year due to seismic concerns.4 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Quick actions of Nashville officers saved lives, former Utah chiefs say
The officers who stopped an active shooter at a Nashville elementary school on Monday did exactly what they were supposed to do.4 days ago
Matt Rascon, Eliza Pace, and Lauren Steinbrecher
KSL+: Guns at schools and what’s being done about it?
Amid an increase in gun threats and incidents at some Utah schools, one school district is taking matters into its own hands to try and keep students safe.9 days ago
Madison Swenson
UPDATE: Lockout protocol lifted at four Saratoga Springs schools
At approximately 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the lockout protocol was lifted at Vista Heights Middle School, Thunder Ridge Elementary School, Lakeview Academy and Westlake High School in Saratoga Springs.10 days ago
Kaitlyn Bancroft
A Black USU grad says a professor drew a racist cartoon of him. Now he’s suing
A former graduate student filed a lawsuit Monday against Utah State University over how the school handled his complaints about a professor he says drew a racist cartoon of him.11 days ago
Associated Press
Lawyer: 29-year-old who posed as teen student was lonely
A 29-year-old woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attend some classes over a four-day period did so because she was lonely and longed to return to her days with friends in school, her lawyer said.11 days ago
Josh Ellis
BYU names C. Shane Reese as university’s 14th president
Christopher Shane Reese has been named the 14th president of Brigham Young University.11 days ago
Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Los Angeles schools shut down as staff strike for better pay
Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District have walked off the job over stalled contract talks.12 days ago
Associated Press
Teacher shot by 6-year-old describes challenging recovery
A Virginia teacher who was shot and wounded by her 6-year-old student said she has had four surgeries and is going through a challenging recovery.12 days ago
Ashley Moser
Everyday tips to make reading fun and engaging for young children
Reading is essential for a child's development, but it can be a struggle to get them to engage with books.17 days ago
Mike Anderson
Bonneville High School auto mechanics program named best in country
Some Students at Bonneville High School received top honors for their skills in auto mechanics.18 days ago
Mike Anderson
Northern Utah school districts cancel spring sports games due to remaining snow
The large amounts of snow is making it tough for some Utah school districts to get their spring sports underway.19 days ago
Associated Press
Vermont religious school banned from tournaments after refusing to play against team with trans player
The Vermont Christian school believed that the transgender player "jeopardizes the fairness of the game and the safety of our players."19 days ago
Brooke Williams
National Deaf High School Theatre Festival scheduled for SLC this month
The National Deaf High School Theatre Festival will be held in Salt Lake City March 16-19, and the final performance will streamed live for viewers at a distance.23 days ago
Eliza Pace
Westminster athlete sues coach, school for discrimination after reporting sexual harassment
A Westminster soccer player is suing the college and soccer coach for discrimination claiming she was mistreated after reporting sexual harassment.23 days ago
Madison Swenson
Police, Iron County district officials identify ways to improve security, student safety
The Cedar City Police Department and Iron County School District have issued a joint press release following a meeting to discuss how they can improve security and the overall safety of students.25 days ago
Associated Press
School safety talks planned after California fatal stabbing
A Northern California school district plans to hear community concerns about campus safety in the wake of a fatal stabbing at a high school.25 days ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: 2023 Legislative Session Wrap-up
This week Sunday Edition, Doug sits down with Utah's top political leaders to get their take on this year's session. From Senate President Stuart Adams and Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla, to House Speaker Brad Wilson and House Minority Leader Angela Romero.27 days ago
Kaitlyn Bancroft
Parents claim Davis School District denied their daughter lifesaving care, in new lawsuit
The parents of a 14-year-old with severe disabilities have filed a lawsuit claiming that the Davis School District is denying their daughter potentially lifesaving accommodations.27 days ago
