Education
Spiraling college costs and student debt spark doubts over payoffs
A tsunami of student debt has helped motivate the Occupy Wall Street movement and roiled presidential politics.
What would happen if states adopted more stringent and meaningful assessments tied to the new standards.
Students and other supporters rallied Wednesday in an effort to save Salt Lake Community College's cosmetology program.
This week in history: The flight of Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh arrived in Paris on May 21, 1927. His historic flight lasted 33½ hours, made Lindbergh an international star and profoundly shaped his era. Read more »
Soda ban threatens Davis High School programs
Student programs may be in jeopardy after Davis High School was forced to shut down its soda vending machines. Read more »
Is early morning P.E. the answer to better student performance?
Some state representatives are trying to get schoolchildren more physically active as they move to improve health and school test scores. Read more »
Photos: Special needs kids enjoy Sports Day in Jordan District
RIVERTON — Kids enjoyed running, jumping and throwing Friday for Jordan School District's Special Needs Sports Day. Approximately 350 students from Jordan District schools took... Read more »
BYU brings new meaning to travel
A BYU professor started his own travel magazine with his editing class to display their writing, editing and designing skills. Read more »
Little hope for SLCC cosmetology program
EPHRAIM — Despite students and faculty exploring every avenue to prevent cancellation of the cosmetology program at Salt Lake Community College, the issue is just an informational item on the agenda for the Board of Regents... Read more »
Gunnison teen a national finalist in NO BULL challenge
GUNNISON — Spencer Agren is just a week away from graduating from Gunnison Valley High School, but he is just as excited about being a finalist in a national video contest known as... Read more »
Job hunting looks bleak for 2012 grads
Many graduates will have a hard time finding a job, even though more employers are interested in college grads. Read more »
James Lee Sorenson inducted into U. business school Hall of Fame
Technology entrepreneur James Lee Sorenson has been chosen as the newest inductee for the David Eccles School of Business Hall of Fame at the University of Utah. Read more »
Utah students reach lofty reading goals, earn kites
The colors of the rainbow flying over St. George could mean more than a fun day flying kites in the sun. For the students in the Washington County area, a high-flying kite was a symbol of something quite significant. Students... Read more »
West Valley city commends citizens who learn english
West Valley City guides its citizens to a variety of ESL classes available in the Salt Lake Valley taught by instructors who speak a wide array of languages. When students complete the class, they will receive special recognition... Read more »
Utah lawmakers make quick work of Common Core questions
Questions raised by critics of the Common Core State Standards were dealt with swiftly during Wednesday's meeting of the Interim Education Committee, but opponents said the issue requires more... Read more »
Comcast awards scholarships to Utah high school seniors
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah high school seniors won $60,000 in scholarships from the Comcast Foundation in a ceremony on Wednesday. Comcast honored 35 recipients at the Leaders and Achievers... Read more »
Lawmakers examine cause, solutions to $25M education budget error
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Larry Shumway tried to explain Wednesday what caused a $25 million accounting error in the state education budget and how similar problems will be avoided... Read more »
Photo gallery: Cyprus High stages mock crash, gets award for seat belt usage
To mark the end of a successful Utah Highway Patrol "High School Adoption," at Cyprus High School this past year, a mock crash was staged at the school on Wednesday. Read more »
Canyons School District announces school open enrollment window for 2013-2014
To prepare for the districtwide reconfiguration in fall 2013, Canyons School District has slightly altered the time frame to submit requests to attend a school other than the one assigned to a family by geographic boundaries. Read more »
Daughters of Utah Pioneers dedicate monument at Layton school
The daughters of Utah Pioneers have dedicated a new historical marker at Layton Elementary School. Read more »
Southern Virginia University graduates 124 new 'leader-servants to the world'
Braving brisk winds and drizzling rain, 124 graduating seniors enthusiastically received bachelor's degrees during Southern Virginia University's 144th annual commencement exercises. Read more »
Salt Lake Bees pack the house with school children, beat Albuquerque Isotopes
Thousands of Utah fifth- and sixth-graders visited Spring Mobile Ballpark as part of a health education initiative. In addition to a program that featured Utah's first lady, Jeanette Herbert, the... Read more »
Salt Lake Community College cosmetology students fight program closure
TAYLORSVILLE — Students at Salt Lake Community College are protesting the proposed elimination of the school's popular cosmetology program. The Revolutionary Student Union, a student group... Read more »
Schoolchildren enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark
About 12,500 schoolchildren enjoyed Tuesday afternoon watching the Salt Lake Bees take on the Albuquerque Isotopes at Spring Moble Ballpark. Read more »
Ogden High cheerleaders suspended after hazing incident
Ogden School District officials are cracking down on cheerleader hazing with the suspension of nine graduating seniors at Ogden High School. Read more »
Photos: Special needs students showcase talents in pageant
The second annual Mr.& Miss Amazing Pageant took place May 10 in the Tooele High School auditorium. Read more »
Northeast Utah Region Sterling Scholars announced
Park City High School hosted the 32nd annual Northeast Region Deseret News/KSL Sterling Scholars Awards Ceremony on April 24, where the 2012 winners and runners-up were announced. Read more »
USU announces $30M college prep project, impacting nearly 3,000 Utah students
A $15.45 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help fund a USU-based project to better prepare students for college. Read more »
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The value of an education: Spiraling college costs and student debt spark doubts over payoffs
Nick hated his job. But looking back, he wishes he had thought twice before leaving it. A recent college graduate with zero debt — a rarity of late — Nick was selling mutual funds and... Read more »
Soda ban threatens Davis High School programs
Student programs may be in jeopardy after Davis High School was forced to shut down its soda vending machines. Read more »
BYU brings new meaning to travel
A BYU professor started his own travel magazine with his editing class to display their writing, editing and designing skills. Read more »
This week in history: The flight of Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh arrived in Paris on May 21, 1927. His historic flight lasted 33½ hours, made Lindbergh an international star and profoundly shaped his era. Read more »
Job hunting looks bleak for 2012 grads
Many graduates will have a hard time finding a job, even though more employers are interested in college grads. Read more »
Is early morning P.E. the answer to better student performance?
Some state representatives are trying to get schoolchildren more physically active as they move to improve health and school test scores. Read more »
Ogden High cheerleaders suspended after hazing incident
Ogden School District officials are cracking down on cheerleader hazing with the suspension of nine graduating seniors at Ogden High School. Read more »
Utah lawmakers make quick work of Common Core questions
Questions raised by critics of the Common Core State Standards were dealt with swiftly during Wednesday's meeting of the Interim Education Committee, but opponents said the issue requires more... Read more »
Cosmetology program means more than cutting hair
Students and other supporters rallied Wednesday in an effort to save Salt Lake Community College's cosmetology program. Read more »
Comcast awards scholarships to Utah high school seniors
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah high school seniors won $60,000 in scholarships from the Comcast Foundation in a ceremony on Wednesday. Comcast honored 35 recipients at the Leaders and Achievers... Read more »
Southern Virginia University graduates 124 new 'leader-servants to the world'
Braving brisk winds and drizzling rain, 124 graduating seniors enthusiastically received bachelor's degrees during Southern Virginia University's 144th annual commencement exercises. Read more »
Photos: Special needs kids enjoy Sports Day in Jordan District
RIVERTON — Kids enjoyed running, jumping and throwing Friday for Jordan School District's Special Needs Sports Day. Approximately 350 students from Jordan District schools... Read more »
Photo gallery: Cyprus High stages mock crash, gets award for seat belt usage
To mark the end of a successful Utah Highway Patrol "High School Adoption," at Cyprus High School this past year, a mock crash was staged at the school on Wednesday. Read more »
James Lee Sorenson inducted into U. business school Hall of Fame
Technology entrepreneur James Lee Sorenson has been chosen as the newest inductee for the David Eccles School of Business Hall of Fame at the University of Utah. Read more »
Lawmakers examine cause, solutions to $25M education budget error
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Larry Shumway tried to explain Wednesday what caused a $25 million accounting error in the state education budget and how similar problems will be avoided... Read more »
Gunnison teen a national finalist in NO BULL challenge
GUNNISON — Spencer Agren is just a week away from graduating from Gunnison Valley High School, but he is just as excited about being a finalist in a national video contest known as the ... Read more »
West Valley city commends citizens who learn english
West Valley City guides its citizens to a variety of ESL classes available in the Salt Lake Valley taught by instructors who speak a wide array of languages. When students complete the class, they will receive special recognition... Read more »
Little hope for SLCC cosmetology program
EPHRAIM — Despite students and faculty exploring every avenue to prevent cancellation of the cosmetology program at Salt Lake Community College, the issue is just an informational item on the agenda for the Board of Regents... Read more »
Salt Lake Bees pack the house with school children, beat Albuquerque Isotopes
Thousands of Utah fifth- and sixth-graders visited Spring Mobile Ballpark as part of a health education initiative. In addition to a program that featured Utah's first lady, Jeanette Herbert, the... Read more »
Northeast Utah Region Sterling Scholars announced
Park City High School hosted the 32nd annual Northeast Region Deseret News/KSL Sterling Scholars Awards Ceremony on April 24, where the 2012 winners and runners-up were announced. Read more »
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