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Martin leads Longacre in State Board of Education District 7, unofficial results show
Democrat James Martin led Republican incumbent Erin Longacre, 60.34% to 39.66%. Of the eight seats on the ballot, four had one candidate.
Murray School Board weighs field house funding, new policies at Oct. 22 meeting
No action was taken Oct. 22, but a field house funding discussion, three policies and a digital literacy waiver head to the Nov. 12 meeting.
Jordan School Board sets Nov. 10 boundary hearing and opens District 5 vacancy
A public hearing is set on boundary changes in four areas, and applications for a vacant seat are due Nov. 16.
Washington County school board sets hearings on Desert Canyons Elementary boundary change
Public hearings are set for Dec. 14 and Jan. 11. The proposal would move homes near White Dome Drive from Desert Canyons Elementary to Little Valley or Bloomington Hills. A separate budget hearing is Nov. 9.
Juab third-grade reading proficiency rose to 72% in 2026, with a goal of 80% by 2028
Principals reported the gain to the school board Oct. 21. The board approved the 2027-28 calendar 5-0 and advanced policies on drug reporting and student fees, according to draft minutes.
Millard schools adopt a firearm safety program as enrollment falls to 2,881
The program is required by state law under House Bill 104. The board on Oct. 8 approved a stipend for esports coaches and a policy conversion, according to draft minutes.
North Sanpete School Board approves health curriculum, weighs $10,000 fleet tracking
The district's review committee removed Instagram links and revised language after parent concerns. The board on Sept. 15 approved out-of-state cheer travel and heard fleet tracking options and enrollment figures.
North Sanpete School Board creates student advisory council, holds off on grade rule
Students will apply with an essay and an interview. The board on Oct. 20 took no action on a middle school grade-eligibility rule and advanced personnel policies 4-1, according to pending minutes.
Emery School Board accepts $22,320 swim timing donation as enrollment falls 6%
EmeryTelcom's gift replaces timing equipment that was not working properly. The board on Oct. 14 advanced nine first-reading policies and heard the Oct. 1 count fell to 1,790 students, according to draft minutes.
South Sanpete School Board selects Westland for APEX Centers, raises architect fee
Westland was chosen from eight proposals as construction manager/general contractor for the two centers. The board on Sept. 9 approved a higher architect fee and moved graduation parades to Thursday.
Washington County school board sets $300,000 annual fee-waiver cap
The board set the cap Sept. 28 and, after the state audit, a $250 maximum textbook fee per concurrent enrollment course. It heard that secondary enrollment is down about 1%.
Tooele County school board hears enrollment fell 248 and a bond may be proposed
The drop is mostly at the elementary level, while secondary enrollment keeps growing. A 10-year capital plan presented Oct. 27 may lead to a bond proposal.
Wasatch County school board OKs $130,000 land buy for Deer Creek High turn lanes
The board voted 4-0 on Sept. 24 to buy two parcels for UDOT-required SR-113 work, and approved a complaint policy and several equipment purchases.
Granite School Board votes to appoint Elena Leppard to District I seat opening Dec. 31
After interviewing four finalists Sept. 1, the board passed the final motion unanimously after a substitute motion for "Ben's name" failed 1-6. Her term begins in January 2027, per the district's notice.
Murray School Board proposes moving Liberty Elementary students, hearing Nov. 12
The board has given initial notice of 2027-28 boundary changes and held a hearing on a potential closure of Liberty Elementary. The records reviewed show no final vote, and the next comment period is Nov. 12.
Canyons School Board hears enrollment fell by 1,134 students
District enrollment fell from 31,499 to 30,365 this fall. The board on Oct. 6 gave a first reading to the 2027-28 calendar and approved nondiscrimination and attendance policies unanimously.
Jordan School Board approves fees policy and UDOT property trade
Board member Bryce Dunford is resigning Nov. 1, and Juul settlement money is funding a vape detector pilot in middle schools, the district's summary of the Oct. 13 meeting says.
Timpanogos board approves grade changes for 2027-28, closure decision due in December
The unanimous Oct. 21 vote moves sixth graders to junior high and ninth graders to high school. The board plans to close one junior high and three to five elementary schools.
Utah lawmakers question payouts to tenured professors flagged in state audit
Auditors found colleges paid some tenured faculty to leave, including a $175,000 payment to a professor who charged personal expenses to a university card.
Utah State University enrollment hits a record 32,286, up 8%
Growth at USU's statewide campuses and in concurrent enrollment drove the increase, while the statewide system grew less than 1%.
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Lauren McCluskey's mother wants more progress on the U's promised indoor track
The University of Utah must build the facility by Dec. 31, 2030, or make an additional $3 million donation to the McCluskey foundation.
UVU names retired UHP colonel Michael Rapich its first chief safety officer
Rapich will oversee campus safety operations and preparedness, a little over a year after Charlie Kirk was killed at a UVU event.
Finishing a diploma or preparing for the GED in Utah
Utah adults can earn a diploma through credit-based classes or a Utah High School Completion Diploma by passing the GED tests. They are different routes, and the first step is a conversation about the credits you already have.
Four of seven Salt Lake City school board seats are on the Nov. 3 ballot
One race is uncontested, so the board will have at least one new member.
Sandra Buendia, a former Salt Lake City school administrator, runs for school board
Sandra Buendia is challenging incumbent Annie Romano for the Precinct 5 seat in the Nov. 3 election.
Utah public college enrollment rises less than 1% as growth slows
Fall headcount rose from 216,117 to 217,864, compared with about 4% growth a year earlier, while technical colleges grew faster.
Utah public school enrollment falls 2.4% to 640,471 students
Charter school enrollment rose 2.3% to 87,161 students while district enrollment dropped 3.1%.
Utah lawmakers hear that school threat assessments are carried out inconsistently
The committee took no action, heard closed-session testimony and plans to consider new laws in the 2027 session.
Six San Juan School District schools move to at-home learning over flood risk
Students at the schools were sent home early Wednesday as thunderstorms moved into southern Utah.
Timpanogos board approves grade changes for 2027-28 and will decide closures in December
About 60 people attended the second hearing on the district's boundary study as parents raised concerns about commutes, programs and funding.
Former West High principal Jared Wright runs for Salt Lake City school board
Wright, who received a state reprimand Oct. 1, is challenging incumbent Ashley Anderson for Precinct 3.
U.S. Education Secretary McMahon visits West Valley City charter school
About 1,200 students at American Preparatory Academy recited a patriotism pledge as McMahon promoted patriotic education.
Utah audit calls for stronger oversight of tenured faculty
Auditors recommend giving department leaders clearer authority to address persistent performance problems.
University of Utah reports enrollment of 39,060
The university says its fall 2026 census count grew by 888 students, or 2.3%, from the prior year.
Mapleton charter-school plan draws traffic and safety questions
The proposed Louisa May Alcott Community School would sit across from Hobble Creek Elementary.
BYU and Baylor presidents discuss student faith formation at Salt Lake City forum
Shane Reese and Linda Livingstone spoke Friday night at the G20 Interfaith Forum.
Park City School District to continue open enrollment for 2027-28
Applications open Nov. 15 and run until the first Friday in February, with no approvals before then.
Utah's average ACT score rises to 20.1 as state tests show gains
Utah led states that tested over 90% of graduates, while most subjects still fell short of benchmarks for half of test-takers.
State auditor finds Nebo School District not fully compliant with data privacy law
A privacy audit identified four findings, including gaps in the district's breach-notification plan.
Uintah High students recognized for academics, eSports and a halftime show
The school and district share weekly student highlights on Facebook.
NAPA donates about $20,000 in tools and software to UBTech
The equipment will support the school's automotive and diesel programs.
Carbon High School lets students out early for planned Price outage
Price City scheduled an outage from noon to about 3 p.m. Thursday to repair storm-damaged equipment.
State board starts $60,000 review of how Utah school libraries choose books
The review follows the addition of seven titles to the statewide removal list and will examine vendors, finances and parent complaint logs.
Washington County school board President Stirland faces Zaleski in District 5
Both candidates told St. George News that shrinking student populations amid area growth are a coming challenge for the district.
New 'Feed Utah Kids' license plate raises money for school lunch debt
Each plate sends $30 a year toward student meal debt, which a nonprofit puts at nearly $4 million statewide.
BYU medical school wins preliminary accreditation, will enroll first class in 2027
Applications open in the coming weeks, and a 275,000-square-foot permanent building is planned next to Utah Valley Hospital.
Utah Fits All, the state's voucher program, explained
Utah is spending about $120 million this year on private-school and homeschool scholarships while the Utah Supreme Court weighs a ruling that the program is unconstitutional.
Park City schools contractor gets until Oct. 16 to answer state over contaminated water
State regulators say more than 518,000 gallons of groundwater with arsenic and lead went into a storm line at a school construction site without a permit, and the district has not answered questions about its earlier statements.
University of Utah trustees adopt 10-year campus master plan
The plan sketches a new student village, a second student union and a renovated Huntsman Center but approves no specific projects.
University of Utah gains approval to bid up to $21 million for neighboring property
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that state officials authorized a bid for the 5.3-acre Pingree Center property. A purchase has not been announced.