Education
Navy pilot earns master's degree in engineering while in combat zone
The Navy lieutenant needed armed guards and an armored car to get to an exam site, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Ogden School District to cut reading coaches by 10 percent
Between 20 and 25 early reading interventionist positions will be cut at Ogden School District. The announcement follows similar cuts made in response to a $2.7 million budget deficit and rising... Read more »
Biden: Don't listen to cynics' claim US in decline
Today's college graduates are well-positioned to lead America in the 21st century and shouldn't listen to cynics who say the nation is in decline, Vice President Joe Biden told thousands of new... Read more »
Wash. lawmakers back to address projected deficit
Washington lawmakers are returning to the Capitol on Monday for a special legislative session to address a projected budget deficit of more than $1.2 billion for the next two-year budget, plus a... Read more »
New law banning teen drivers from cellphones starts Tuesday
When Utah teenagers want to hit the road this week, they are going to have to hang up their cellphones. On Tuesday a new law prohibiting teens from using a cellphone while driving takes effect. Read more »
Texas college prep experiment shows modest promise for helping remedial students
Summer bridge programs aim to reduce the need for remedial courses when underprepared college freshmen arrive on campus. A study of bridge programs at eight Texas institutions of higher education... Read more »
New college grads are optimistic, but study says reality may be different than their expectations
New college graduates cherish high hopes of landing a good job in 2013, but a new study says reality might not live up to their expectations. Read more »
Mrs. Obama: Seek out those with different beliefs
First lady Michelle Obama urged Eastern Kentucky University graduates on Saturday night to reach out to people with different political beliefs, saying the country would benefit from the... Read more »
5 youths, including BYU student, to push limits in inspirational, grueling expedition
Five young adults are running 26 miles a day for seven days and exploring the science of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Expedition Utah by impossible2Possible is designed to inspire... Read more »
Photo gallery: Baby animals frolic with kids in Kaysville
Baby Animals Days at the Utah State University Botanical Center are held Friday, May 10, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 875 S. 50 West in Kaysville. Read more »
Record number of new moms have been to college
New moms are more educated than ever in American history. In 2011, two-thirds had at least some college education. Less-educated moms, though, still tend to a higher average number of babies over... Read more »
Artists, students team up for chalk creation
Brothers Jared and Dan Nielsen helped create an 8-by-20-foot chalk art mural of current pop culture characters with the help of several students at the Salt Lake Arts Academy. Read more »
4 schools locked down after student flees with BB gun
Granite Peaks High School and three other schools were briefly put in lockdown Friday after a student with a BB gun ran from the school. Read more »
Miss America visits Utah to promote STEM education
Reigning Miss America Mallory Hagan joined with leaders of Prosperity 2020 and the Governor's Office of Economic Development at an event Friday to promote science, technology, engineering and... Read more »
University of Utah considering ban on skateboarding, biking
The University of Utah Academic Senate has given preliminary approval to a new policy that would ban recreational bike and skateboard riding on campus. Read more »
American Sign Language popularity surges at colleges
Every year, more college students in the U.S. are learning a new language without uttering a word. Read more »
Schools ill-equipped to respond to teen dating violence
Most schools do not consider teen dating violence a high-priority issue, according to a new study. Parents sending their children back to school can do so more confidently when informed about what... Read more »
BYU's East Campus Drive closed, pedestrian bridge demolished
Work on phase one of BYU's campus unification project began May 4. Construction crews demolished the law school pedestrian bridge, which has connected the J. Reuben Clark Law building to the... Read more »
New recommendation for financial courses in schools
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published recommendations to strengthen financial literacy in America. Read more »
Obama, in Texas, presses middle-class jobs agenda
Offering a more upbeat view of the economy, President Barack Obama resurrected his jobs proposals Thursday, advancing modest initiatives as he pushed for action on more ambitious efforts that face... Read more »
State School Board calls for support of Common Core
The State School Board has unanimously passed two resolutions that state official positions on the Utah Core Standards and the security of personal student information. Read more »
Republicans to back Obama's student loan idea
House Republicans are willing to give President Barack Obama a rare victory on college loans. Read more »
Texas high school cheerleaders win Bible-banners case
A Texas judge has ruled that Kountze High School cheerleaders aren't violating the Constitution by displaying banners with biblical verses at football games. Read more »
Things my mother taught me: Well-known people share lessons learned from their moms
Mothers shape the future for their children. Well-known people from around the country share lessons learned from their mothers. Read more »
Medical students improve teen interviewing skills with help from young actors
Communicating with teenagers can be a challenge for anyone. It can be especially difficult if the teenager is at a doctor's office and doesn't want to talk. Read more »
This week in history: Russia leader Nikita Khrushchev reveals the U-2 Incident
On May 7, 1960, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev revealed that an American U-2 plane had been spying on the Soviet and the American pilot was in Soviet custody. Read more »
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BYU Wilkinson Center's east entrance gets a facelift
Demolition crews began removing an east-facing portion of the Wilkinson Center on Wednesday. The canopy and the drop-off area it sheltered were part of the student center's original design when the... Read more »
Mormon missionary age announcement prompted teen to reveal alleged abuse from coach
A former Kaysville teacher and basketball coach has been ordered to stand trial on 11 felonies stemming from allegations of a sexual relationship with a student. The girl was 15 and 16 at the time... Read more »
Georgia Tech offers online master's degree in groundbreaking format
Georgia Tech is partnering with AT&T and online class provider Udacity to pioneer the first master's degree program taught as a massive open online course — a MOOC. Read more »
Utah GOP convention agenda includes vote on Common Core
Utah's Republican Party will vote on a resolution opposing the Common Core State Standards on Saturday. The resolution has received an unfavorable recommendation by party leadership who worry the... Read more »
Route to new school across 11400 South too dangerous, parents say
Some parents in the Canyons School District say they're concerned about the walk their children may have to take to get to a new elementary school next fall. Read more »
New law banning teen drivers from cellphones starts Tuesday
When Utah teenagers want to hit the road this week, they are going to have to hang up their cellphones. On Tuesday a new law prohibiting teens from using a cellphone while driving takes effect. Read more »
Richard E. Kendell appointed as interim president of SUU
The Utah Board of Regents has selected former commissioner of higher education Richard Kendell to serve as interim president of Southern Utah University. Read more »
Salt Lake City School Board considering property tax increase
The Salt Lake City School Board is considering a property tax increase that would cost an additional $12.65 per year on a $100,000 home. Read more »
From prison to college: Major foundations fund five-year study bridging divide
That education plays a key role in keeping children and adults out of trouble is widely understood, and yet there has been surprisingly little effort to figure out the role education plays in... Read more »
Will efforts to strengthen teaching profession push minorities out?
Efforts to increase teacher quality by raising the bar on entrance to teacher training programs could have an unintended consequence: fewer black and Latino teachers. Read more »
Recess program gets kids involved and stops conflicts
Directed recess programs decrease bullying, result in more physical activity of students and help kids transition from recess to the classroom. Read more »
Davis District honors top employees
The Davis School District recently honored its top 10 employees during the annual CARE Awards dinner. Read more »
Students blend learning, fun at annual physics day
More than 5,000 students from the Intermountain West participated in a special physics day Friday at Lagoon. Read more »
Deseret News wins awards for education, environment, family reporting
When it comes to meaningful reporting on education, the environment and the family, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more »
Bountiful ballet school founded in 1973 still standing strong, helping to fulfill dreams
One local ballet school finds success and respect for 40 years by sticking to its core principles: a classical ballet focus and a commitment to nurturing all types of students. Read more »
Texas college prep experiment shows modest promise for helping remedial students
Summer bridge programs aim to reduce the need for remedial courses when underprepared college freshmen arrive on campus. A study of bridge programs at eight Texas institutions of higher education... Read more »
Community colleges strengthening career paths through federal program
Grant money from the U.S. Department of Labor is helping many community colleges create industry-linked programs that help students finish faster and get good jobs. Read more »
Theater preview: Area universities announce 2013-14 stage seasons
BYU, the University of Utah and UVU announce theater lineups for their 2013-14 seasons that include five award-winning musicals, four Shakespeare plays and five new works by local playwrights. Read more »
A day of Krypto helps students prepare for the future
The 640 third- through sixth-graders traveled to Roy High School to compete in the 22nd annual Math & Science Olympiad. Read more »
Thanksgiving Point hosts UVU Auto Expo this weekend
Utah Valley University's 26th annual UVU Auto Expo and Swap Meet will be held May 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point. Read more »
Southwest Sterling Scholar winners announced
Southern Utah University hosted the 35th annual Southwest Utah Sterling Scholar competition and awards banquet in Cedar City on April 11. One hundred and eighty-seven students representing 17... Read more »
Michelle Obama speaks of 'hunger' for education
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Michelle Obama is using an address to college students in Maryland to stress the importance of education to the African-American community. The first lady notes that... Read more »
5 youths, including BYU student, to push limits in inspirational, grueling expedition
Five young adults are running 26 miles a day for seven days and exploring the science of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Expedition Utah by impossible2Possible is designed to inspire... Read more »
'The Daily Show' urges kids to stay out of college
In a riff on the 1978 "Scared Straight!" program designed to keep kids out of jail, "The Daily Show" conducted an "intervention" with high school students meant to discourage them from racking up... Read more »
Utah lawmakers look to regulate child access to e-cigarettes
Utah lawmakers intend to pursue legislation that would regulate the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes to children and teens. Read more »
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