Jon Reed
ReporterJon came to KUER by way of Los Angeles, where he was a freelance reporter and production assistant for NPR member station KCRW. He received a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. Prior to reporting, he spent six years in the film industry as an editor and post production coordinator, and worked on everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent documentaries. He mostly preferred the latter, until the slow gravitational pull of public radio drew him away altogether. At KUER, he covers a little bit of everything, paying special attention to quality of life issues and the economy.
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The Utah System of Higher Ed is responding. -
School districts are updating policies to comply with the new state law on inappropriate materials, but conflicting guidance has some unsure of how to address the issue.
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The goal is to get 70% of Utah third graders reading at grade level by 2027.
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Possible solutions include screening kids earlier for mental health concerns and tapping into underutilized Medicaid benefits.
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The cost of child care in Utah runs between $400 to more than $1,500 per month. Even with degrees in education and child development, staff often start out making close to minimum wage.
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The job market tanked for college grads in 2020. With record-low unemployment, this year they have more leverage than ever.
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A recent NPR poll found that parents around the country are mostly happy with their kids’ schools. The data is limited in Utah. Here’s what we know.
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Referees as young as 13 have been verbally assaulted, chased to their cars and even prevented from leaving the field by adults.
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Project leaders worried recent state laws would impact financing for their transition to clean energy.
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A 65-acre site next to the Clearfield Frontrunner train station will become a mixed-use development with housing, office space, parks and shopping.
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Dark Skies Week is a global celebration of the world’s remaining dark skies sites. But maintaining those views in a growing state like Utah can be a delicate balance.
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A new report from the Utah Bar Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts found widespread imbalances in debt collections lawsuits in state courts and systemic issues with the process.
