Education
5,000+ students blend learning, fun at annual physics day at Lagoon
More than 5,000 students from the Intermountain West participated in a special physics day Friday at Lagoon.
The Navy lieutenant needed armed guards and an armored car to get to an exam site, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
One local ballet school finds success and respect for 40 years by sticking to its core principles.
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 »
6 tips to manage student loan debt
a job in a slow-growing economy is daunting enough without new financial obligations. Read more »
Salt Lake City School District high schools unveil new logos, websites
The Salt Lake City School District has unveiled new websites, logos, and mascots for its three comprehensive high schools: East, Highland, and West. Read more »
Students are leaving historically black colleges and universities after changes to federal loan policy
A 2011 change to the Parent Plus loan program has left a gap in financial aid that is felt with particular keenness at the nation's historically black colleges and universities. Read more »
Ephraim, Lindon students honored for volunteer service
Two Utah students were honored in the nation’s capital Sunday night for their volunteer service during the 18th annual presentation of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Read more »
A public sign only child victims can see
Child abuse public service announcements use lenticular technology to show children a way to get help. Read more »
Education initiative touts benefits of college degree
The Utah Women and Education Initiative has released a series of information one-sheets to education Utahns on the benefits of a college education. Read more »
BYU offers highest return in educational investment in the state of Utah, rankings say
BYU ranks among the top 100 colleges in the nation for return on investment. Other Utah schools came in at No. 224 (Weber), No. 225 (Utah State), No. 251 (University of Utah), No. 801... Read more »
University inventors speed date with investors
Representatives from Utah's universities were given the chance to secure investing during a special "Speed Teching" event hosted Tuesday by the University of Utah. Read more »
15 Utah high schools ranked in Daily Beast's top 2,000
A total of 15 Utah high schools were included in the Daily Beast's rankings of the top 2,000 U.S. schools. The state was led by Skyline High School in Salt Lake City, which ranked as number 205. Read more »
Salt Lake Community College to honor Herbert, Bishop Burton at commencement
Utah's governor and an emeritus LDS Church general authority will be honored by Salt Lake Community College at its commencement this week. Read more »
University of Utah law school receives $4.5 million gift
The University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law has received a generous donation as it prepares to break ground on its new home next month. Read more »
Lawsuit could expand special education programs — and associated costs — in California
A lawsuit brought by dissatisfied parents in Morgan Hill, Calif., could result in expanded special education services in California, but at greatly increased cost. Read more »
U.S.-Mexico education partnership announced
The presidents of the United States and Mexico announced a new higher education forum intended to expand economic opportunities and increase access to learning. Read more »
Watch them walk: Deseretnews.com will live stream Utah high school graduations
In the coming months, thousands of high school students will graduate. Even more will want to celebrate with them. Unfortunately, many, because of distance or otherwise, can’t. Or can they? Read more »
Learning takes time: Growing movement seeks to expand length of school day
There is a growing movement to expand the length of the school day in elementary and middle schools, especially those that serve low-income students. Early achievement results are promising. Read more »
BYU researchers track Adderall abuse via Twitter
A BYU research group has released a study that tracked Adderall abuse using Twitter. In addition to refining their tracking programs, the computational health science group hopes to develop... Read more »
Soccer league issued warning following attack on referee
A 17-year-old boy accused of attacking a soccer referee, leaving him in extremely critical condition, remained in juvenile detention Friday as the Granite School District warned the it may revoke... Read more »
Not guilty pleas entered in Atlanta cheating case
A not guilty plea was entered Friday on behalf of Beverly Hall, the former superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools who is charged in a broad conspiracy alleging educators cheated on standardized... Read more »
Utah's top high school mechanics gather for automotive competition
Utah’s best and brightest high school mechanics tried their hands at repairing deliberately “bugged” Ford vehicles Thursday as part of a nationwide automotive competition. Read more »
Eccles foundation, others to receive United Way service awards
The George S. and Dolores DorÉ Eccles Foundation will receive United Way of Salt Lake’s Compassionate Leader of the Year award, joining several other individuals and organizations who will be recognized for their service... Read more »
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Use of ADHD drugs as study aid raises concern on campuses
A University of Kansas freshman took a break from shooting hoops with friends outside his dormitory to talk about what some students call "study pills." 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 »
Innovative schools share ideas to improve learning
Failing 9th grade for the second year in row, A.J. Swan had accepted that he wasn't going to graduate from his Vermont high school. He'd barely made it this far, after being held back in 7th grade. 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 »
What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Read more »
Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, told graduates of Morehouse College Sunday to seize the power of their example as black men graduating... Read more »
First lady Michelle Obama to high school grads: Live your dreams
First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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. A deadly bomb attack also caused him to his miss classes — transmitted live via the... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Davis District honors top employees
The Davis School District recently honored its top 10 employees during the annual CARE Awards dinner. 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 »
Pertussis outbreak announced at Davis County school
The Davis County Health Department has announced an outbreak of pertussis at Viewmont High School. Read more »
School officials report on class size reduction
Members of the State Office of Education presented their first report to the Education Interim Committee on the use of state class size reduction funds. Under a new law, schools must account and... Read more »
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