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Should Utah third graders struggling with reading be held back a year?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
With a recent report revealing Utah's K-3 students are reading below minimum levels, many local civic leaders are calling for action. The Legislature is trying to do that with SB241.
New report outlines University of Utah's economic, societal contributions
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new study outlines how the University of Utah's economic contributions and societal impact through avenues like education, research and health care help shape Utah and beyond.
Social media influencer's appearance at West Haven school prompts dustup, apology
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A social media influencer's appearance at a West Haven school's career day event prompted a dustup among some, a review of the presentation and an apology from the school district.
State School Board selects 4 companies as panic alert providers for K-12 schools
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Feb. 4 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
Among the sweeping school safety requirements implemented through HB84, all Utah public schools are required to have a wearable panic alert system in place by the end of June 2026.
UVU students protest immigration crackdown, presence of border protection reps at job fair
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University students protested the immigration crackdown and the presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection reps at a job fair at the school.
Architects of ambition: Can AI make the classroom more human?
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah legislation could ensure that AI tools assist teachers without replacing their essential roles, as the state embraces artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Petition launched to save BYU's SOAR program after federal policy changes
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A growing online petition is urging BYU to keep its long-running Summer of Academic Refinement, or SOAR, program, alive after it was hit by federal policy changes.
The pro-human pivot: Inside Utah's $100M bet on the future of work
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
In the "Silicon Slopes," the conversation around artificial intelligence is shifting. It's no longer just about what the machines can do; it's about what they should do.
'Cougar Pell Promise': BYU offers a 'top-off' tuition program for cash-stretched students
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
BYU's "Cougar Pell Promise" is a "last-dollar in commitment" program to cover — or top off — the member tuition amount after other free aid resources had been applied, according to BYU.
Museum of Idaho launches new exhibit exploring 'Life Before Dinosaurs'
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 1 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
From looking into the future with artificial intelligence to learning about mummies of the past, the Museum of Idaho ventures further back in time, before dinosaurs existed.
New proposal would limit off-campus housing options for trans students
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 1 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah House committee has given the green light to limiting where transgender students can live in private, off-campus housing.
Audit uncovers 'very serious' leadership issues at USU
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
A new legislative audit found what auditors call "very serious" financial missteps and weak oversight at Utah State University, involving millions of dollars in questionable spending.
Utah students hold mock trial with real district attorney
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office held a mock trial for fifth-graders in Kearns to educate them about the criminal justice system through the DA's Project LEAD program.
Utah lawmakers leave school vaccine exemption requirement in place
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah House committee has decided parents still need to complete an online training before trying to exempt their children from school vaccine requirements.
'High School Musical' star Lucas Grabeel visits East High theater class rehearsal
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 8:47 p.m. | Save Story
Lucas Grabeel, best known for his role as Ryan Evans in the "High School Musical" trilogy, dropped in on the East High theater's rehearsal Thursday to offer his insight and expertise.
Utah Valley University aims to study establishing Utah's third law school
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 12:44 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah lawmaker is trying to bring another law school to Utah's higher education system, setting his sights on the state's largest institution: Utah Valley University.
UVU announces initiative to help students enter workforce sooner
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University has launched the Fast Track 1-2-3 program, an initiative designed to help students complete workforce-ready degrees in as little as one to three years while reducing educational costs through strategic partnerships and flexible course offerings.
New Timpanogos School District chooses inaugural superintendent
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The first superintendent has been named for the newly formed Timpanogos School District in Utah County.
