K-12 Education

The recommendations were required as a part of a 2022 law mandating ethnic studies be incorporated into Utah’s K-12 core standards.

Ivory’s news conference at the Utah State Capitol featured educators and clergy, and showed attendees passages from books banned statewide in schools.

Utah state lawmakers are looking to pass a universal ban on cellphones during school hours. However, individual school districts could set more permissive policies.

The resource center at Odyssey Elementary School in Ogden helps families meet their basic needs so they can address other priorities, like mental health and education.

The $50 million purchase will include a 215,000-square-foot fully-furnished building and 16 acres of developable land.

One psychologist recommended kids practice asking for help and navigating social situations. And imagine those situations going well.

Utah lawmakers have tried and failed to do away with the state sales tax on food. Now the tax is a bargaining chip in a vote over a state constitutional amendment.

The Utah Direct program will guarantee students from the Canyons, Granite, Davis and Provo school districts a spot at the state’s flagship school as long as they have a 3.5 or higher GPA and finish certain classes.

Depending on what voters decide, they could split Alpine School District into thirds.

The list includes books by Judy Blume, Margaret Atwood and several by Sarah J. Maas.

“I know if our teachers have the help and support that they need, that our kids will have the best chance at quality instruction and good outcomes,” Horsley told KUER.

Utah’s new school safety law requires an armed person on campus. There’s also a timetable of work that school districts and law enforcement need to finish before classes start.