Education Archive
Salt Lake City Launches Anti-Bullying Initiative
Salt Lake City is doing more to stop bullying. Today kicked off an anti-bullying initiative that will include commercials, online resources and
CPR Certification Could Become Mandatory for High Schoolers
(KCPW News) The Utah legislature will be discussing adding a new graduation requirement for Utah high school students during the upcoming session.
Governor Unveils 2014 Budget Proposal
Utah Governor Gary Herbert rolled out his budget proposal for fiscal year 2014 yesterday. At the top of his list, education. Herbert’s
CityViews 12/4/12: How to Boost High School Grad Rates/Evaluating Rural Education in Utah
Segment 1: New stats show that only 76 percent of Utah students are graduating from high school, with much lower rates
Shumway Concerned about Funding, Education Governance in Final State of Education Address
“We cannot have the best school system in the country and be the lowest in the country in funding.” State Superintendent Larry
Deputy Superintendent Picked to Succeed Shumway
The next leader of Utah’s public schools has been chosen. Monday, the State Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Martell Menlove,
Report Says Utah Cut Per-Pupil Spending More than 26 Other States During Downturn
While Utah is increasing its per-pupil education spending by $40 this school year, adjusted for inflation, it’s still down by $372 since
CityViews 8/29/12: The Case for Patenting Genes/Science Goes Hip-Hop
Segment 1: Can a company patent genetic material? That’s the heart of a case against Salt Lake City-based Myriad Genetics filed by
Trust Lands Generate $29 Million for Utah Schools
Utah’s public schools are about to split $29 million dollars as the school year gets underway. Margaret Bird, Director of the School
Politics Up Close: Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck, Gov. Herbert’s Environmental Adviser
Progressive public policy is the goal of Democratic State Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck. The Salt Lake City lawmaker has served in the legislature