Education & Schools
Mary Culbertson and Mike Anderson, KSL TV
‘Every child welcome’ in SLC schools, district says in response to Trump immigration orders
The Salt Lake City School District responded to Trump policy changes allowing immigration arrests to be made in schools.2 days ago
Carlysle Price
West High School principal resigns after administrative leave, cites family obligations
The principal at West High School resigned from his position Tuesday, after he was placed on administrative leave.3 days ago
Darby Sparks
Transparency called for at student walkout after principal placed on leave at West High School
Parents, students demand reinstatement and explanation for beloved principal's disciplinary action requiring absence.7 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Lawmakers gain insight into Utah’s school safety needs
Utah lawmakers got a closer look into how safe the state’s schools are.7 days ago
Jacob Freeman and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
West High principal’s leave ‘not related’ to safety issues, district says
Following rumors about West High School Principal Dr. Jared Wright's administrative leave, the Salt Lake City School District released a statement saying it's not related to safety issues at the school.7 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Provo students say goodbye to Wasatch Elementary after 75 years
Families in Provo are saying goodbye to Wasatch Elementary school after 75 years.14 days ago
Courtney Johns
State Board of Education votes to clear up confusion on rules for use of seclusion
New rule changes clarify Utah's seclusion policies in the hopes of ensuring the practice is used only when absolutely necessary for student safety.14 days ago
Mike Anderson
Urgent care coming to Utah schools through enhanced health
Intermountain Health is partnering with eight school districts across Utah to bring Telehealth access to schools.16 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
How one university works to leverage Utah’s startup culture to nurture entrepreneurs
One university believes it's positioning itself to lead the way in pumping out new entrepreneurs because of the business climate Utah already has.1 month ago
Shara Park
Riverton High School students raise over $150,000 for The Refuge Utah
On Friday, Riverton High School students gathered in the gym to hear the results of a two-and-a-half-week charity drive they had been working nonstop on.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
What Utah lawmakers say they learned about school shootings on trip to Georgia
Members of the School Security Task Force say they're trying to learn from other states that recently had school shootings to make Utah’s schools safer.1 month ago
Garna Mejia
FTC settles with weapons detector company used in Utah schools
The Federal Trade Commission is clamping down on the makers of Evolv Express, an AI-powered weapons detector, and its claims of being more effective than metal detectors.1 month ago
TAMMY KIKUCHI, KSL NewsRadio
New plan reduces course hours for Utah public colleges and universities
Students at Utah public colleges and universities won't have to take as many classes after a change by state lawmakers.1 month ago
Dan Rascon
New groundbreaking program puts future educators on the fast track to teaching
A new groundbreaking program is expected to fast-track future educators by getting them into the classroom better prepared, quicker, and help to address the shortage of teachers.2 months ago
Mary Culbertson
West High students, faculty stage protest for lack of district support in school violence
Students and faculty at West High School staged a protest on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 after threats of violence increased in Utah schools.2 months ago
Associated Press
Two children, ages 5 and 6, wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school
Sheriff’s officials say two children have been wounded in a shooting at a tiny religious school in Northern California and the gunman is dead.2 months ago
Michael Houck
Liberty Hills Elementary was on ‘secure’ status after reports of armed man in area, police say
An elementary school was on lockdown while police arrested a man with a knife who was in the area Wednesday afternoon.2 months ago
Sam Herrera
Granite School District rolls back decision to put mixed-gender bathrooms in new high schools
After receiving community feedback, the Granite School District has decided against mixed-gender use bathrooms in its two new high schools.2 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Employee data leaked in Granite School District security breach
Granite School District recently experienced a cyber security "incident" that compromised the "personal identifiable information" of employees.2 months ago
Shara Park
Vandal causes over $5,000 in damage to Pleasant Creek School
Staff at a small school in Pleasant Creek are working together to clean up thousands of dollars in damage caused by a vandal.2 months ago
Mead Gruver and Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press
Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on claims that she’s transgender.2 months ago
Courtney Johns and Annie Knox, KSL-TV
Utah youth firearm offenses double, but no one really knows where they’re getting the guns
Utah has seen a troubling rise in teens charged with firearm-related crimes, prompting calls for better data tracking and prevention efforts as experts explore how minors are obtaining guns.2 months ago
Courtney Johns
‘Something has to change’: Searching for solutions to Utah’s rise in student violence
Recent deaths of several teenagers sent the KSL Investigators searching for solutions to a rise in teen violence.2 months ago