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The latest Utah news from Monday morning, Dec. 20, 2021
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One researcher says the social media threat trend stems from pranks and a sense of anonymity online.
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Here’s a timeline of the major news stories that happened in Utah throughout 2021.
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The governor’s budget recommendations pump money into restoration and preservation efforts for the Great Salt Lake as well as public education.
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After a student showed up in Black face and another dressed as a Klansman for Halloween, Sky View High School held an assembly to address racism and diversity. But it was a video about privilege that sparked controversy.
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Utah’s teacher retention rate is better than most other states across the country. But the state still struggles with keeping people who are just starting out.
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Attracting and keeping teachers in schools is a perpetual challenge for districts in Utah and across the country. But Washington County has managed to stay well above Utah’s average of 56%.
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Parents in Utah are mobilizing to identify and potentially remove books they consider inappropriate from school libraries. That’s raising concerns from civil rights groups and library associations.
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Educators are exhausted these days. Schools in the Mountain West are dealing with extreme staff shortages that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
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A proposal from Sen. Lincoln Fillmore had many public education advocates worried teachers would soon be faced with a burdensome and unnecessary transparency law.
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The latest Utah news from Friday morning, Oct. 15, 2021
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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.