Education

Parents rally after Canadian school bans Mother's Day, Father's Day celebrations

An elementary school in Nova Scotia canceled all Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations.

Harvard study links high air pollution with increased risk of babies born with autism

The first national study of its kind done by the Harvard School of Public Health links high air pollution levels to babies born with autism. That is a concern to the Utah Autism Coalition and... Read more »

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This week in history: Napoleon defeated at Waterloo

On June 18, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte attacked the British/Dutch/German army of the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo, Belgium. It proved a desperate battle, and Napoleon's defeat ultimately led to his... Read more »

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Lawmakers discuss possible tweaks to controversial school grading law

Members of the Education Interim Committee discussed updates and potential changes to the state's school grading law, which has undergone several changes and generated vocal opposition since its... Read more »

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Canyons District sets timeline for superintendent search

The Canyons School Board details nationwide search for new superintendent to replace Superintendent David Doty, who has resigned to join a Utah-based education-reform consulting firm. Read more »

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Teacher pensions are squeezing school funding across the United States, study says

A new study by the Fordham Institute finds pervasive problems with underfunding of teacher pensions and retiree health care. The study puts underfunding into perspective and outlines efforts being... Read more »

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Report: Teacher training in U.S. — including some programs in Utah — an 'industry of mediocrity'

In a new national report, the country's colleges and universities have been rated mediocre at preparing teachers for the classroom. Read more »

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Utah Technology Council touts STEM education for Utah’s economic future

The long-term future of the state’s economy will hinge on Utah’s ability to develop the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced,... Read more »

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Utah high school students receive engineering scholarship

Sarah Fletcher from Mountain View High School, Orem, and Phillip Ng from Provo High School each received the merit-based scholarship of $10,000, awarded to high school seniors interested in... Read more »

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S.L. County to help expand preschool, after-school programs

Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams expressed a goal Monday to expand access to preschool and after-school programs for at-risk students. Read more »

June 17, 2013

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BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow

The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »

June 17, 2013

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Springville educator named top agriculture instructor

Monica Giffing, agricultural education teacher and FFA adviser at Springville High School, was selected for Utah's Outstanding Agriculture Teacher Award. Read more »

June 17, 2013

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Field trip to see peregrine falcons is June 20

The state Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free field trip to view peregrine falcons in downtown Salt Lake City on Thursday, June 20. Read more »

June 17, 2013

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Hillcrest High School sees enrollment surge after district changes

Despite the opening of a new Corner Canyon High School, Hillcrest High School has seen enrollment surge by almost 800 students since last year. The school is now the largest in its district and one... Read more »

June 17, 2013

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For young immigrants, government policy change spurs a delayed coming of age

As a child, Jorge Tume used to sit and do homework as his parents cleaned the desks and floors of a concrete company in Miami. When he was done, he'd take out the trash and help finish cleaning. Read more »

June 17, 2013

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The new superhero: School Dad

Statistics show he helps kids get better grades, participate in more extracurricular activities and avoid discipline problems at school. He's Super Dad — any father who gets involved at his... Read more »

June 16, 2013

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Want a better return on your college investment? Choose your major wisely

As unemployment and student debet continue to be a pressing issue, some analysts are proposing that Americans rethink college. A new study by Bankrate.com shows, among other things, that advanced... Read more »

June 16, 2013

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Family Book Festival helps make reading fun

KSL Family Book Festival was held at the Gateway Mall Saturday. Read more »

June 15, 2013

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Push for solutions underway to Utah's suicide problem

While the number of suicides in Utah appear to be running apace with figures from the same time last year, suicide prevention efforts are being ramped up statewide. Read more »

June 15, 2013

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Ground broken on $54M classroom building at UVU

Utah Valley University officials broke ground Friday on a new $54 million classroom building. The building will house 34 classrooms, a 1,000-seat auditorium, study areas and offices. Read more »

June 14, 2013

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Fundraiser hosted by Alex Boyé to help raise money to restore academy in Brigham City (+video)

Maggie Nawyn, 14, has a dream of seeing the Academy of Music and Dancing in Brigham City restored to its full grandeur. She has teamed up with friend Alex Boyé to host a fundraiser on June 22... Read more »

June 14, 2013

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New York English teacher assigns students to write personal suicide notes

Students at a private New York school, some as young as age 14, were required to write a suicide letter as an offshoot lesson plan from the best-selling book and movie, “The Secret Life of... Read more »

June 14, 2013

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Photos: 'Inventions That Changed the World' on display at Leonardo

The Leonardo has opened the museum's newest traveling exhibition: "101 Inventions that Changed the World." Read more »

June 14, 2013

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Photos: Students raise, salute Old Glory for Flag Day

SANDY — Students saluted the grand old flag on Friday, which is Flag Day, at their school and a flag store. A ceremony was held at both the Colonial Flag building and Challenger School... Read more »

June 14, 2013

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The future of higher education is debatable

Experts disagree about what the university of tomorrow will look like. One point of agreement is that major change is inevitable because higher education's traditional model is becoming too... Read more »

June 14, 2013

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Photos: 'Inventions That Changed the World' on display at Leonardo

The Leonardo has opened the museum's newest traveling exhibition: "101 Inventions that Changed the World." Read more »

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