Education
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Park City High School implements Test to Stay; more schools could follow
The rising number of omicron cases is now forcing schools to screen which students can attend in person. News Specialist Tamara Vaifanua tells us how some schools have hit the threshold for Test to Stay protocols, and others are pretty close.4 months ago
JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Ted Cruz apologizes for describing Jan. 6 attack as ‘a violent terrorist attack on the Capitol’
Ted Cruz went on Tucker Carlson's show Thursday night to apologize for his description on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot "a violent terrorist attack."4 months ago
Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV
SLC Mayor Mendenhall requests county-wide mask requirement in public spaces
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall requested a Salt Lake County mask requirements from the county's health leader and asked county politicians to support it.4 months ago
Debbie Worthen & Dan Rascon, KSL TV
Davis School District creates partnership to combat racism
The Davis School District announced a new partnership Tuesday in hopes of creating inclusion, equity and diversity, and ending a culture of racism.5 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Utah schools expect to see rise in substitute teacher requests as COVID cases rise
Utah students are returning to the classrooms with more COVID-19 safety protocols – and in many cases, substitute teachers.5 months ago
Madison Swenson, KSL TV
Magna Elementary temporarily evacuated due to concern over gas meter
All students and staff at Magna Elementary were told to evacuate Monday after a "potential concern" was raised over the school's gas meter.5 months ago
Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV
Roosevelt police charge 3 students after threats promoting school gun violence
Police in Roosevelt City said they have charged three local students with a felony each for participating in a social media campaign to threaten schools.5 months ago
Josh Ellis and Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
Extra police presence at several Utah schools following social media threats
Extra police officers will be at several Utah schools on Friday after threats of violence spread across social media.5 months ago
Larry D. Curtis and Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Utah student in custody after threat causes ‘major disruption’ at junior high
A student is in custody related to a threat at Matheson Junior High School in Magna, according to Utah's Granite School District.5 months ago
Annie Knox & Daniella Rivera, KSL TV
USU student says the school mishandled her report of rape after it promised to do better
A Utah State University student says the school mishandled her report of rape over the last two years, improperly restarting an investigation based on old federal standards that favored the accused.5 months ago
Josh Ellis and Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Box Elder Co. schools moved online as police investigate potential threats
Several schools in Box Elder County will move online as police continue to investigate "several potential threats."5 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
New assistant superintendent to handle diversity, equity issues in Davis School District
The Davis School District has hired a new assistant superintendent over diversity and equity following a U.S. Department of Justice investigation that revealed widespread racial harassment.6 months ago
COREY WILLIAMS and ED WHITE Associated Press
Teen charged with murder, terrorism for school shooting that killed four students
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder and terrorism for a shooting that killed four fellow students and injured others at a Michigan high school.6 months ago
BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press
Death of bullied Utah girl draws anger over suicides, racism
The mother of a 10-year-old Utah girl who died by suicide is speaking out about the bullying and racial harassment that her daughter endured.6 months ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Canyon School District creates school shooting response plan
After a student shooting occurred just off campus of Union Middle School, Canyon School District has created a school shooting response plan.6 months ago
Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV
Clearfield High coach and teacher fired in troubled Davis County School District
A teacher and coach at Clearfield High School has been fired for allegedly leaving an aggressive, threatening voicemail for a student.6 months ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Davis School District addresses allegations against district, offers condolences to Izzy Tichenor’s family
Davis School District President John Robison read a statement at the beginning of a board meeting Tuesday to the family of 10-year-old Izzy Tichenor, who died by suicide earlier this month.6 months ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Independent investigation will look at bullying in Davis School District
An independent investigation will be done into how the Davis School District handles reports of bullying. It comes after the death of Isabella "Izzy" Faith Tichenor, a 10-year-old girl who took her own life after her family says she was bullied at school.6 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Dixie State one signature away from name change after approval by Utah Legislature
A signature from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is all that stands between Dixie State University officially changing its name.6 months ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Schools struggle to keep up with meals amid supply, labor problems
Schools across the state are struggling to keep up with meals for students, the Utah State Board of Education said Tuesday, attributing the difficulty to supply chain problems and labor shortages.7 months ago
BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press
Schools debate: Gifted and talented, or racist and elitist?
Communities across the United States are reconsidering their approach to gifted and talented programs in schools as vocal parents blame such elite programs for worsening racial segregation and inequities in the country's education system.7 months ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Qualtrics co-founder donates $25 million to UVU for new engineering building
Utah Valley University announced that Scott Smith, the co-founder of Qualtrics, and his wife Karen will donate $25 million to the construction of a new engineering facility to be built on the UVU campus.7 months ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
‘Utah Tech University’ recommended by state board as new name for Dixie State University
The Utah Board of Higher Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend that Dixie State University's name be changed to Utah Tech University.7 months ago
