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Sevier County Superintendent warns parents of online dangers for kids

Sevier County Superintendent warns parents of online dangers for kids

Sevier County Superintendent Cade Douglas joins Morning Talk host Aimee Cobabe for an interview on online safety for kids. A father himself, Douglas discusses the steps parents can take to help their kids stay safe when using smart devices. More resources can be found on the Sevier School District Website.  […]

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Utah schools to receive $1.8M in suicide prevention grant

Utah schools to receive $1.8M in suicide prevention grant

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Three Utah school districts will get training about how to deal with mental health issues under a $1.8 million grant aimed at addressing a troubling rise of teen suicides in the state. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the Utah Board of Education unanimously approved the grant […]

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NAACP warns Utah schools about uptick of racist incidents

NAACP warns Utah schools about uptick of racist incidents

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s NAACP chapter is urging the state’s schools to be proactive about preventing racial slurs and prejudiced bullying that the organization says have been on the rise since the 2016 presidential election. Jeanetta Williams, president of NAACP’s tri-state conference area of Idaho-Utah-Nevada, says the issue […]

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Utah governor hails education plan that could triple funding

BOUNTIFUL, Utah (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert is praising a compromise plan that could nearly triple state education funding in five years. The Republican governor gave his remarks on Monday during a signing ceremony for the measure at an elementary school in suburban Salt Lake City. The measure will […]

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Utah report card shows some student groups lagging

Utah report card shows some student groups lagging

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Nation’s Report Card shows Utah students generally performed above average last year, but state education officials warn there are achievement gaps among some demographic groups. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the results of the National Assessment of Education Progress were made public Tuesday, showing proficiency scores […]

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