Education
Collin Binkley, AP Education Writer
US To Erase Student Debt For Those With Severe Disabilities
The Biden administration says it will automatically erase student loan debt for more than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes.9 months 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.9 months 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.9 months ago
Ashton Goodell, KSL TV
School Districts Across Utah Facing Bus Driver Shortage
School districts across the state are struggling to fill key positions as the school start dates draw closer.9 months ago
Dan Spindle, KSL TV
WalletHub Survey Ranks Utah’s Schools No. 16 In Nation
The vast majority of Utahns are the product of a public school education, and you want to believe that your neighborhood districts provide the best opportunities for your children, too.9 months ago
Matt Gephardt & Sloan Schrage, KSL TV
KSL Investigators Shop Five Retailers To Find Least Expensive Back-To-School Essentials
Getting Utah's children prepared for school inevitably means parents opening their wallets, and the back-to-school shopping can really add up.9 months ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Parents Concerned After SLC District Announces At-Home Learning Days
Just weeks before the start of the school year, the Salt Lake City School District announced the addition of four, at-home learning days to the calendar so that teachers can receive professional development.9 months ago
Brittany Tait, KSL TV
Utah’s Rule On Teaching Race & Equity Goes Into Effect Without Amendment That Would Ban 116 Words
Utah teachers are one step closer to going through new diversity training courses established under rules for teaching race and equity in the classroom.10 months 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.10 months ago
Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
First Lady Abby Cox Partners With Nonprofit For Foster Children
First lady Abby Cox is partnering with Raise the Future to make sure underserved kids in Utah have what they need to go back to school.10 months ago
The Associated Press
Target To Offer Debt-Free Education To Front-Line Workers
Target Corp. is joining a growing list of retailers and restaurant chains offering educational assistance at select online institutions for its front-line workers amid a fiercely competitive labor market.10 months ago
Dan Spindle, KSL TV
Back To School: Utah Teachers, Students Return To Classroom With Remote Learning Skills
This month, close to 700,000 students and 30,000 teachers will head back to classrooms across Utah.10 months ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Hundreds of high school students will get International Baccalaureate Credit During State Transition
Hundreds of recent high school graduates in Utah found out last week their advanced diploma may not earn them as many college credits as they thought.10 months ago
Mike Stobbe & Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Vaccinated Teachers And Students Don’t Need Masks, CDC Says
U.S. health officials say vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.11 months ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
‘Utah Tech University’ Recommended As Potential New Name For Dixie State
The Dixie State University Board of Trustees voted on Tuesday to submit Utah Tech University as a new name for the university.11 months ago
Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
New SLCSD Superintendent Hopes To Turn Things Around In Salt Lake City
Dr. Timothy Gadson has officially moved to the Beehive State and is preparing to take on the job of Superintendent at the Salt Lake City School District.11 months ago
Deannie Wimmer, KSL TV
New Study Identifies Six Trends In K-12 Schools After Pandemic
A new survey by the company that became known for their online school platform—Canvas—showed six new trends in education now that the pandemic is easing its grip on the nation.11 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Committee Votes In Favor Of New Name For Dixie State University
The Dixie State University Name Recommendation Committee voted 11-3 in favor of renaming the university Utah Polytechnic State University with an alternative name of “Utah Tech” during a meeting Monday.11 months ago
Heather Hollingsworth & Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press / Report for America
Schools Across US Brace For Surge Of Kindergartners In Fall
School districts across the United States are hiring additional teachers in anticipation of what will be one of the largest kindergarten classes ever as enrollment rebounds following the coronavirus pandemic.11 months ago
Deanie Wimmer & Tania Dean, KSL TV
Child Care Crisis: Daycares, Preschools Struggle To Balance Children’s Needs With Costs
As more kids bring COVID-related stress to preschool, providers are facing a dual challenge of meeting the children’s needs during an employee shortage while not pricing out parents.12 months ago
Jenne Anderson, KSL TV
Hill Aerospace Museum Offering STEM Summer Passport Program
With school out for summer, keeping children's minds engaged can be a tall task.12 months ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
BYU To Offer ‘Traditional’ Fall Semester; Masks, Physical Distancing Not Required
Brigham Young University announced masks and physical distancing will not be required this fall semester, and the vast majority of classes will be offered in-person with full-capacity classrooms.1 year ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Weber State University To Offer Queer Studies Minor
Weber State University announced it will offer a Queer Studies minor which will be a first in Utah.1 year ago
