Utah Education

Utah has joined the growing number of states issuing guidance on artificial intelligence use in schools.

Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in decades.

Lawmakers increased Utah’s per-pupil funding by 5%, which is 1.2% more than they were required to increase it.

If this funding request is approved, the quick growth of Utah’s voucher program follows the trend of what’s happened in many other states with voucher programs.

Those helping to implement the science of reading instruction in Utah are hopeful the state will be able to get to 70% proficiency by 2027.

While data is murky, researchers say students using vouchers nationwide are not doing better academically than their peers in public school.

The Canyons School District is the latest to expand its online offerings, which will be available to students around the state

KUER’s Jon Reed responded to a school district's call for help by filling in as a sub. The situation is not as dire anymore, but that doesn’t mean it’s no longer a problem.

The session started off with an intense focus on the COVID-19 pandemic. But after that, the focus shifted to tax cuts, culture wars and water conservation.

Who should be in charge of what gets taught in schools? The Utah Legislature tackles Critical Race Theory.

The bill would require that public school boards create an “open process” involving parents to review and recommend teachers’ instructional materials. Many teachers say the move is unnecessary and sends the wrong message.

The latest Utah news from Tuesday morning, Jan. 25, 2022