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 Jordan School District announced it would give substitutes bonus pay if they work at least 30 days this year. Other districts are reporting similar pay bumps to attract more people to the positions, but staffing remains a huge challenge. -
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a futuristic device that they’ve found helps amputees walk more efficiently.
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School mental health providers are reaching a tipping point, as more students are seeking help. As mental health concerns become a top priority for students, it’s likely to become the new normal for schools.
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A recent study from researchers at the University of Utah found that in some cases, increasing the country’s supply of renewable energy leads to more emissions. The explanation seems to be that people are compensating by consuming more.
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Advocates say the data collected from the SafeUT app helps experts better understand mental health challenges people are facing and can help guide more targeted interventions in the future.
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Two faculty organizations at Utah Valley University sent a letter to the administration arguing that using student evaluations as the primary method of assessing teaching effectiveness undermines professors’ ability to teach challenging subjects and student learning.
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Utah received over $2 million in federal COVID relief to support former foster youth who’ve transitioned out of the system. So far, only about 7% has been used. And many people currently eligible won’t be after next week.
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Five Utah schools have already met the threshold for "Test to Stay,” when a school is required to test students for COVID-19 before they return to class. Despite fears that the program would get fierce pushback from parents, most have gone smoothly so far.
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Utah lawmakers discussed the benefits of a carbon tax at a panel on climate solutions Tuesday, noting it’s a simple, market-based solution Republicans could support.
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A draft of the guidance notes transgender and non-binary students benefit from being allowed to use their preferred name and pronouns, though state law requires parental consent first.
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Utah’s first Afghan refugee arrived Tuesday night, with an estimated 500-600 more on the way. Resettlement agencies said they’re ready to assist when they arrive, but Afghans in Utah worry their relatives won’t make it out of the country.
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The district says it’s not sure which law to follow, the mayor’s emergency order or state law.
