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Utah Teachers Eligible For Grants For COVID-19 Equipment, Project

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah teachers can receive up to a thousand dollars to help them purchase personal protective equipment or projects related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state school board is partnering with DonorsChoose to distribute up to 12-million dollars in COVID-19 relief funds directly to teachers. Teachers […]

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Utah school district to pull two books from library shelves

Utah school district to pull two books from library shelves

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah school district is removing two books from libraries after a complaint from a parent. KTVX reports The Washington County School District in Southern Utah will pull the award-winning books “Out of Darkness” and “The Hate U Give.” The first book will come off […]

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Gov. Cox Meets With Superintendents To Discuss Bullying, Racism

Gov. Cox Meets With Superintendents To Discuss Bullying, Racism

(Salt Lake City, UT) – Governor Spencer Cox met with state superintendents to discuss issues surrounding bullying and racism in schools. During his monthly press conference, Cox revealed the discussion took place last week. The governor called the talks about what is happening in school districts “raw” and “candid.” The […]

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New Report Shows Utah Children’s Needs Not Being Met

New Report Shows Utah Children’s Needs Not Being Met

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah isn’t making the grade when it comes to serving children. That’s according to a new report from Voices For Utah Children, which states that Utah’s annual tax cuts have eaten up investments for the future of Utah’s children. The child advocacy group says the […]

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Audit: Utah Schools Dealing With High Turnover Rate For New Teachers

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A legislative audit shows Utah schools are having trouble retaining their newest teachers. According to the report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor General, the average turnover rate for teachers of the 2016 cohort is 42-percent. The report shows that shortages have become more […]

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New Legislation Aims To Make Period Products Available In Schools

New Legislation Aims To Make Period Products Available In Schools

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Lawmakers are proposing a new legislation that would make period products available in schools statewide. Rep. Karianne Lisonbee announced Wednesday that she is drawing up a bill to make period products available in junior high and high schools. In a statement, Rep. Lisonbee said the […]

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Report Shows Negative Impact Of Pandemic On Utah Students

Report Shows Negative Impact Of Pandemic On Utah Students

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The COVID-19 pandemic is being blamed for a sharp decline in student achievement in Utah. A report recently presented to the Utah Board of Education shows that test scores in specific subjects dropped significantly after remote learning and other COVID-19 related issues began affecting students. […]

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Students start class masked in Salt Lake amid ongoing debate

Students start class masked in Salt Lake amid ongoing debate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kids in Salt Lake City are headed back to school Tuesday wearing masks after the mayor issued a mandate order. That’s despite heavy restrictions on mask mandates imposed by the GOP-dominated Legislature.  Democratic Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she used her emergency powers to protect kids […]

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Utah teacher who shared political views no longer at school

LEHI, Utah (AP) — A Utah teacher is no longer employed at a high school after a video of her sharing political opinions in class began circulating online. The teacher at Lehi High School was initially placed on administrative leave after the video surfaced. District officials said Wednesday that she […]

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First Day of School Postponed in Delta

First Day of School Postponed in Delta

Kids excited for their first day of school in Delta will have to wait a little bit longer. On Aug. 17, Delta received a large amount of rain, causing flooding, some of which damaged schools. In a post to their Facebook Page on Aug. 18, the Millard School District confirmed […]

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