Utah tried to infuse data science into its math standards. That effort got caught up in a broader debate about rigor and what math high schoolers need.
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Electroconvulsive therapy has been used to treat mood disorders since the 1930s. But this year, lawmakers and specialists alike want to raise awareness of it.
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The proposed bill would put vacation and sick time for state employees into a single bucket of paid time off. The catch? Employees would get fewer total leave hours.
Jack Kerouac's “On the Road” was published in 1957, but a new documentary pairs Kerouac’s life and writing with three contemporary stories of people doing just what Kerouac did — getting in the car and setting out. Join us for the conversation.
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Utah lawmakers are considering a bill with a provision to let judges transfer certain juvenile offenders to adult prisons. The proposal has sparked sharp debate among attorneys, advocates, and those who’ve witnessed the dangers young people face behind bars.
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The fine follows an investigation into inappropriate fan chants referencing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Oklahoma State said it respected the Big 12's decision and wouldn't appeal the fine.
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“Our parents used to worry about our futures, but now it's the opposite. We worry about their futures,” East High School senior Leslie Hernandez said.
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David Chappellet, a fictional downhill racer played by Robert Redford in the 1969 film "Downhill Racer," continues to inspire skiers. The movie remains a badge of honor for American downhillers, embodying their spirit and underdog role in a European-centric sport.
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Public defenders in Weber and Utah counties hope to recreate the success of a youth violence prevention program in Salt Lake County that saw particular results in the city of Magna.
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Again, a BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year. There'll be another investigation and the home team apologized, but BYU athletic director Brian Santiago wants to break the cycle.
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After months of investigating, Ray Ormond was finally able to enter a home where he suspected a toddler was being abused. He had to chase down a drug case to solve a child abuse case. A new bill in the Legislature hopes to change that.
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The Trump administration took office promising an immigration crackdown. Changes visible in the Salt Lake City court include policies around asylum, fewer judges and fliers encouraging self-deportation.
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The lawsuit argues the approval of the highway near St. George breaks multiple federal laws, including the act that established the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
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