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Meta, Utah Valley University partnering to build observatory in Eagle Mountain
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
Tech giant Meta continues to expand its ties in the Beehive State, with its latest move coming through a $450,000 gift to Utah Valley University for the construction of the Walden Park Observatory in Eagle Mountain.
Davis County students run for shelter during hail storm, tornado warning after early release
Heather Peterson, KSL | Updated Sept. 21 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Students in the Davis School District are still reeling from Friday's dramatic weather events, when hail and a tornado warning hit just after they had been released early from school.
COVID classroom rebound? K-12 schools showing signs of pandemic-era recovery
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 21 - 7:55 a.m. | Save Story
Statewide assessments show Utah students have improved in English Language Arts and math, with science results reaching record highs.
How will 3 Utah universities respond to low grades on annual campus free speech survey?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 20 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
The "grades" assigned to three Utah universities by a group dedicated to defending free speech on American campuses would likely earn each school a spot on its own academic probation list.
Former University of Utah president seeks confirmation as US ambassador to Serbia
Frizz Flake, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 19 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Former University of Utah President Michael Young appeared at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Thursday for his nomination to serve as ambassador to Serbia.
Utah State University names new vice president of USU Extension
Todd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 18 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
After a nationwide search, Utah State University President Brad Mortensen named Justen Smith vice president of USU Extension
Fossil tooth analysis confirms Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded
Taylor Nicioli, CNN | Updated Sept. 16 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists have suspected for nearly 60 years that Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded.
Utah students to have a say in AI school policies around the state
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
Utah students in grades 10 through 12 were asked to share their own proposals about how artificial intelligence should be used within their schools.
US teen reading scores fall to lowest level in nearly 25 years
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 13 - 9:54 a.m. | Save Story
New global test results show the reading scores of 15-year-olds in the U.S. have fallen to a near 25-year low.
In an age of instant answers, educators say there's a case for letting kids struggle a little
Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 13 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
Why are Americans giving the nation's K-12 schools a 'Needs Improvement' grade?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 12 - 7:57 p.m. | Save Story
Americans have grown dissatisfied over the past several years with the nation's colleges and universities. Now that same "meh" education feeling apparently extends to the nation's K-12 schools.
Roy crossing guard faces long recovery after being hit by car
Heather Peterson, KSL | Updated Sept. 12 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
The crossing guard has several broken bones after a car drove onto the sidewalk and hit her and a power pole
University of Utah extends accord with Ute tribe to use Utes name for sports teams
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah has extended its accord with the Ute Indian Tribe to keep using the Utes name for the university's sports teams.
Feds sue Utah, seek end to law that lets immigrant university students tap lower in-state tuition
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Federal officials are suing Utah, pressing for an end to the law that lets immigrants in the country illegally tap lower in-state tuition at Utah's public universities.
Born after 9/11, Riverton students help preserve its legacy
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a generation of Utah students that was not yet born is helping preserve the memory of that day.
Get Outside Utah provides southern Utah teens the opportunity to get outside
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Get Outside Utah works with high school students in southern Utah, providing equipment, instruction and opportunities to experience outdoor recreation.
The nail tech debate dividing Utah educators
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 10 - 10:35 a.m. | Save Story
A Wednesday morning nail debate came during the Utah Board of Higher Education's review and approval of the strategic reinvestment proposals from each of the state's eight technical colleges.
Salt Lake City schools seek community input on future of 3 closed campuses
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Sept. 9 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City School District officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of three former elementary school properties.
