Education & Schools
Garna Mejia
Parents upset over North Davis Junior High timing in communicating about alleged gun incident
Some North Davis Junior High parents are wondering why the school took so long in informing them about an alleged gun threat made toward the school.7 hours ago
Mike Anderson
Teen center opens to help homeless students in Davis County
There are approximately 1,500 children who experience some kind of housing insecurity in the Davis County school district. A new center to house homeless teens in the district is now complete to help.7 hours ago
Shelby Lofton
‘They’re behind in all aspects;’ Utah educators brainstorming ways to boost school attendance
State educators are brainstorming ways to raise student attendance and figure out what's keeping kids from coming to school.9 hours ago
Annie Knox
Feds say ‘sexually hostile culture’ persists in USU football program
The U.S. Department of Justice has found Utah State University in “substantial noncompliance” with a longstanding agreement to better respond to sexual misconduct.13 hours ago
Dan Rascon
Bat infestation shuts down Juab High School
A serious infestation of bats shut down Juab High School on Wednesday, as administrators said it was just too dangerous for students to stay in school.1 day ago
Sean Walker, KSL.com
USU responds to Department of Justice’s ‘notice of noncompliance’
Utah State University filed a lengthy response Tuesday to last month's notice of noncompliance from the U.S. Department of Justice.2 days ago
Associated Press
Arizona’s ban on transgender girls playing girls school team sports remains blocked, court says
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a 2022 law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams.2 days ago
Karah Brackin and Michael Houck
Park City School District introduces new pair of electric school bus
The Park City School District plans to give students a pair of environmentally safe school buses next year.3 days ago
Mike Anderson
Haven Bay Elementary opens as construction continues
On Monday, Haven Bay Elementary became the last of Weber County School District's new schools to open.3 days ago
Michelle Lee, KSL News Radio
Twins graduate from Weber State University with same degree and career goals
Have you ever seen identical twins attend the same university, graduate with the same degree, and share the same career? Meet Kenzee and Kylee Blackburn, who fit all of the above.6 days ago
Andrew Adams
Athletic trainer recognized at football game for saving Sky View High School student’s life
An athletic trainer and two students were honored Friday before Sky View High School’s rivalry matchup after they helped save the life of a 16-year-old football player late last year.6 days ago
Deanie Wimmer
Educators begin active shooter training as lawmaker heads to Georgia to learn from their tragedy
School shooting in Georgia adds more urgency to a new Utah law that requires armed guardians in every Utah school.6 days ago
Michael Houck
USU students lose 1,000 seats from student football section
Students at Utah State University are wondering why 1,000 seats are being taken away from them without notice or explanation.6 days ago
Brianna Chavez
Panic alert devices similar to one used in Georgia shooting to be implemented in Utah schools
A Utah team is heading to Georgia Friday looking for lessons learned from the deadly high school shooting earlier this week.6 days ago
Michael Houck
Bats removed from Juab High School’s gymnasium
A few flying critters tried to join Juab High School students for back-to-school classes this week.7 days ago
Holly Yan and Dalia Faheid, CNN
New details on 14-year-old suspect and victims in 2024’s deadliest school shooting so far
Just weeks into the new school year, classrooms and hallways turned into scenes of carnage and horror as a mass shooter killed four people at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.8 days ago
John Miller, Nick Valencia, Shawn Nottingham, Dakin Andone and Isabel Rosales, CNN
At least 4 killed, 9 taken to hospitals in school shooting at Georgia high school, GBI says
One suspect is in custody after authorities received a report of an active shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, according to a statement from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.9 days ago
Shara Park
Blood battle between Utah State and Weber State collects critical blood donations
A battle is brewing between two Utah universities, and it has nothing to do with athletics.9 days ago
Carlysle Price
Gov. Cox redirects money to help schools with school lunch debt
Gov. Cox redirected $1.2 million from the American Rescue Plan to the GEER program to help Utah tackle school lunch debt9 days ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Weber State University offering new ways to help new students tackle their first year
Freshman year can be daunting, but it's also one of the most crucial years for college students. Weber State University is taking steps to help them out.11 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Parents react after Provo-Timpview rivalry football game cancelled due to social media threats
Parents in Provo are reacting after a high school rivalry football game was canceled over social media threats.13 days ago
Carlysle Price
University of Utah offering classes to prepare for upcoming national election
The University of Utah is offering classes designed to help people navigate election season after a recent mental health poll reported that 73% of respondents are feeling anxious about the upcoming U.S. election.15 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
How one Utah university is trying to embrace artificial intelligence
The world is changing quickly as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent, including in the classroom. Utah Valley University is trying to embrace it, despite its potential pitfalls and the speed at which AI is developing.15 days ago
