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.
Nearly 50 years ago, a national report on the black family in America found serious challenges.
Since launching its first online classes in 1994, Utah has seen steady growth.
BYU legend Janie Thompson launched careers, touched lives as founder of Young Ambassadors, Lamanite Generation
Janie Thompson, the founder of BYU's internationally touring Young Ambassadors, died June 1 at the age of 91. Thompson published more than 100 musical compositions during her life and had two new... Read more »
Crayola starts recycling program for markers
Crayola has announced a new program for recycling its plastic markers, a move that comes about a year after a group of schoolchildren petitioned the crayon maker to start such a program. Read more »
Utah National Guard to present Bronze Minuteman Awards
The Utah National Guard will host its 52nd annual Bronze Minuteman Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Little America Hotel. Read more »
Life sciences firm debuts new facility on University of Utah campus
Blackrock Microsystems on Friday announced the opening of its new $12 million, 60,000-square-foot Utah headquarters on the University of Utah campus. Read more »
Man admits to gropings at University of Utah
Gary Winston Fotheringham, 32, pleaded guilty Friday to a series of gropings at the University of Utah. Read more »
New superintendent appointed to Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
The State School Board has appointed board member Joel Coleman as superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. Read more »
Too busy to volunteer at kids' schools? Send the nanny
Many New York uptowners are sending their nannies to bakes sales, safety patrol assignments and even entrance interviews at their children’s schools, says a New York Post story. Read more »
Gunshots near Southern California's Santa Monica College, several reported wounded
A shooting has been reported near the campus of Southern California's Santa Monica College. Read more »
3 dead in shooting, burned home near Santa Monica Calif. campus
Two people were found dead Friday in a burned home, apparent victims of a shooting rampage that killed another person and injured at least five others before the shooter was wounded at nearby Santa... Read more »
Don’t go from grad to sad
There are some financial mistakes that graduates make that you can avoid to not go from “Glad-Grad” to “Sad-Grad.” Here are three tips to get and keep graduates on track to... Read more »
Food Storage Essentials: What about storing sugars in long-term storage?
Pancakes, muffins, breads, cakes and cookies are favorite foods anytime and definite morale boosters in emergencies. Tips for storing white, brown and powdered sugars, syrup, jams and jellies and... Read more »
New digital ACT exam will speed up delivery of results
By the spring of 2015, the ACT exam is expected to transition to a digital format. The new test will allow a quicker delivery of a student's score. Read more »
University of Utah's Technology Commercialization Office changes name
The University of Utah’s Technology Commercialization Office has changed its name to the Technology and Venture Commercialization. Read more »
Staring at your own Facebook profile can increase self-worth, lower motivation, study says
A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison says that people who spend time looking at their own Facebook profiles are more likely to feel self-confident and assured. But looking at your... Read more »
Obama pushes plan for fast Internet in US schools
President Barack Obama says he wants 99 percent of American students connected to super-fast Internet within five years. He's directing federal regulators to use an existing program to equip... Read more »
Senate defeats Democratic, Republican loan plans
Interest rates on new student loans were heading higher after senators on Thursday failed to advance proposals to keep them from doubling come July 1. Read more »
English wins out a global language for science, new book says
English has become the preferred language for scientific research around the globe, says a new book. But what's good for science might be bad for literature, as the dominance of English could limit... Read more »
Horizonte graduates make most of second chance
Graduates of the Horizonte Instruction and Training Center, a non-traditional high school, have moved past adversity to bright futures. Read more »
Janie Thompson, legendary BYU Young Ambassadors founder, dies at 91
Janine "Janie" Thompson, the legendary figure behind internationally renowned performance groups such as BYU's Young Ambassadors and Living Legends, passed away June 1. Public funeral services are... Read more »
This week in history: The Marshall Plan begins
On June 5, 1947, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall announced a program of American aid to the war-devastated continent of Europe. The program came to be known as the Marshall Plan and... Read more »
Tuition costs aren't as bad as you think
According to Ritchie King’s new article in Quartz, tuition may be climbing, but not as much as some media outlets would have you believe. Read more »
Pazocalo social network connects students with survivors
Through innovative software, students across the U.S. are connecting with Darfuri refugees in eastern Chad, building relationships and helping get resources to a remote, impoverished region. Read more »
SLC school board approves property tax increase
The Salt Lake City School Board voted to approve a property tax increase Tuesday. The increase would raise $3.6 million for the district. Read more »
It takes a lot of planning for a band to march in Macy's parade
It takes more than sheer musical talent and hard months of serious practice to put a high school marching band on the street for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read more »
Exposure to money can lead to unethical actions, University of Utah study finds
According to a new study by the University of Utah, exposure to the concept of money can lead people to have lapses in ethical judgement. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Parents rally after Canadian elementary school bans Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations
An elementary school in Nova Scotia canceled all Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, replacing the holidays with a more inclusive "International Day of Families." Many parents have... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Unpaid internships in jeopardy after court ruling
Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it... Read more »
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 »
Issues plaguing black families in the Moynihan Report 50 years ago now cross racial boundaries
Nearly 50 years ago, a national report on the black family in America found serious challenges. Many of those issues remain, according to a new look, "The Moynihan Report Revisited." The issues... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Utah students make education work with the click of a mouse
Since launching its first online classes in 1994, Utah has seen steady growth, now numbering 11 programs through the state's school districts and four online charter schools, the State Office of... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
This week in history: Wilhelm II becomes kaiser of Germany
On June 15, 1888, Wilhelm II became Germany's emperor after the short reign of his father, Frederick III. Though he reigned for 30 years, Wilhelm proved to be the last German emperor. Read more »
Exposure to money can lead to unethical actions, University of Utah study finds
According to a new study by the University of Utah, exposure to the concept of money can lead people to have lapses in ethical judgement. Read more »
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