Education
Last Updated May 5, 2017 10:12PM
Tatiana Pedroso waves to family on Friday before the start of commencement ceremonies for Salt Lake Community College at the Maverik Center. The college graduated 4,703 students this year, handing out 5,766 degrees. …
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U. recognizes 8,500 graduates
The University of Utah graduated more than 8,500 students in a ceremony Thursday at the U. campus’ Jon M. Huntsman Center. Graduates, who received 9,118 degrees between them, heard from keynote speaker Conrad Anker, world-renowned mountain climber, filmmaker, author, philanthropist and U. alumnus, ... The University of Utah graduated more than 8,500 students in a ceremony Thursday at the U. campus’ Jon M. Huntsman Center. Graduates, who received 9,... -
SLCC grad, 80, proves that learning is lifelong
Candice Williams was slightly shocked when Jirapat Sakkaphun entered her office last fall to discuss an education at Salt Lake Community College. Sakkaphun, a petite 80-year-old woman from Thailand, wanted to join the college’s certified nurse assistant program after nearly two decades as an in-home... Candice Williams was slightly shocked when Jirapat Sakkaphun entered her office last fall to discuss an education at Salt Lake Community College. Sakk... -
Huntsman Cancer Institute backers want more control over U.’s cancer revenues, care, hiring
Weeks before a divisive controversy over the Huntsman Cancer Institute erupted in April, the Huntsman Cancer Foundation sought more revenue from the University of Utah and enhanced powers for institute CEO Mary Beckerle, according to letters and documents. In March, the foundation drafted what CEO ... Weeks before a divisive controversy over the Huntsman Cancer Institute erupted in April, the Huntsman Cancer Foundation sought more revenue from the U... -
Utah middle school takes ‘extra precautions’ in light of social media threat
School officials at Clayton Middle School took “extra precautions” Tuesday to ensure safety after a social media post from a former student alluded to an act of violence. “Even though we don’t think there’s going to be anything happening, we have to take every threat seriously,” said Salt Lake City ... School officials at Clayton Middle School took “extra precautions” Tuesday to ensure safety after a social media post from a former student alluded to...
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University of Utah president stepping down; successor will pick permanent Health Sciences V.P.
University of Utah President David Pershing announced Monday that he will be stepping down from his post, with the search for his replacement to start soon and run in “parallel” with the hiring process for a new senior vice president for health sciences after Vivian Lee resigned Friday amid controv... University of Utah President David Pershing announced Monday that he will be stepping down from his post, with the search for his replacement to start... -
BYU research: Faithful more likely to label themselves as porn ‘addicts’
A person’s religious beliefs and attitudes toward pornography addiction are “uniquely intertwined” with the anxiety they experience from viewing explicit material, according to a new study by three Brigham Young University researchers. The study, published in March by The Journal of Sex Research, r... A person’s religious beliefs and attitudes toward pornography addiction are “uniquely intertwined” with the anxiety they experience from viewing expli... -
Huntsman education award winner an 'immovable force' who refuses to give up on her students
Sandy • Although she’d just received a Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education on Friday, Altara Elementary teacher Joani Richardson said it was hard to see herself as one of the state’s elite educators. “That is for really great people,” Richardson said. “And I’m just an ordinary teacher.” But ... Sandy • Although she’d just received a Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education on Friday, Altara Elementary teacher Joani Richardson said it was ha... -
Ogden lawyer urges WSU graduates to embrace differences
Ogden • Corporate attorney Karla Bergeson challenged graduating Weber State University students Friday to embrace three lessons she said shaped her life and career. Never underestimate the power of hard work, Bergeson said in her commencement address. Always open the doors of opportunity and, above... Ogden • Corporate attorney Karla Bergeson challenged graduating Weber State University students Friday to embrace three lessons she said shaped her li... -
Rift at University of Utah poses a new challenge for controversial health reformer Vivian Lee
Edward Ashwood had led ARUP Laboratories for about two years, he said, when Vivian Lee approached him in 2011 to propose a new approach for the nonprofit enterprise tied to the University of Utah. Lee, then the new senior vice president of U. health sciences, wanted ARUP to focus on innovation — to ... Edward Ashwood had led ARUP Laboratories for about two years, he said, when Vivian Lee approached him in 2011 to propose a new approach for the nonpro... -
American Preparatory Academy facing $50,000 deadline as it pushes for traffic access
American Preparatory Academy must resolve its ongoing property dispute before Jan. 1 or pay $50,000 in easement fees, Salt Lake County records show. The charter school is involved in a lawsuit against its southern neighbor, Price Logistics Center Draper, over a narrow strip of land that separates Am... American Preparatory Academy must resolve its ongoing property dispute before Jan. 1 or pay $50,000 in easement fees, Salt Lake County records show. T... -
Lindon charter high school named Utah’s best by U.S. News and World Report
The best high school in Utah is Karl G Maeser Preparatory Academy, a Lindon charter school, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. This year’s rankings, released annually, showed three Utah schools earning “gold medals,” based on data from statewide tests and college p... The best high school in Utah is Karl G Maeser Preparatory Academy, a Lindon charter school, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and Wo...
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Audit dings Utah’s dual-immersion program for mismanagement of federal funds
Between 2013 and 2017, the Utah Board of Education potentially mishandled more than $1 million in federal funding for the state’s Dual Language Immersion program, according to a report released Monday by Utah State Auditor John Dougall. The funding, which Utah received through the Flagship and STAR... Between 2013 and 2017, the Utah Board of Education potentially mishandled more than $1 million in federal funding for the state’s Dual Language Immers... -
Teachers sign off on salary changes ahead of votes in Salt Lake County
Teachers in Jordan School District will have a choice between old and new after the district’s school board votes on a major overhaul of its salary system Tuesday. The option for teachers to remain in the status quo was announced Friday in response to midcareer educators who say proposed salary cha... Teachers in Jordan School District will have a choice between old and new after the district’s school board votes on a major overhaul of its salary sy... -
‘He is the biggest advocate for kids’: Utah teachers surprised with excellence awards
Spanish Fork • Several years ago, some of J. Merrill Hallam’s students joked that they were planning to toilet paper their teacher’s home. Hallam responded in kind, joking that he would pay them each a visit “with a shovel” to dole out justice, keeping the threat cryptic. Since then, the Spanish F... Spanish Fork • Several years ago, some of J. Merrill Hallam’s students joked that they were planning to toilet paper their teacher’s home. Hallam res... -
Principal on leave amid SLC police investigation into alleged ‘inappropriate’ conduct
The principal of Salt Lake City’s Edison Elementary School has been placed on leave pending a police and school district investigation related to alleged inappropriate conduct involving a young student. Principal Laurie Lacy is being investigated by the Salt Lake City Police Department’s special vic... The principal of Salt Lake City’s Edison Elementary School has been placed on leave pending a police and school district investigation related to alle...
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Principal on leave amid SLC police investigation into alleged ‘inappropriate’ conduct
The principal of Salt Lake City’s Edison Elementary School has been placed on leave pending a police and school district investigation related to alleged inappropriate conduct involving a young student. Principal Laurie Lacy is being investigated by the Salt Lake City Police Department’s special vic... The principal of Salt Lake City’s Edison Elementary School has been placed on leave pending a police and school district investigation related to alle...
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Initiative backers consider sales tax to help raise $750M for Utah schools
Since November, a group of business and education leaders has pitched a seven-eighths of 1 percent income tax increase to Utah voters. The initiative, known as Our Schools Now, is in the early stages of putting the question of a $750 million tax boost for public education spending on the November 20... Since November, a group of business and education leaders has pitched a seven-eighths of 1 percent income tax increase to Utah voters. The initiative,...
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American Preparatory Academy demolishes nearby house to open emergency route through Draper neighborhood
Work began Friday on a permanent driveway linking Draper’s American Preparatory Academy to a public road, advancing a long-held goal for the landlocked school. But the development is cold comfort for school administrators, who have their eyes set on reaching a different road, and for residents in Dr... Work began Friday on a permanent driveway linking Draper’s American Preparatory Academy to a public road, advancing a long-held goal for the landlocke... -
Speak up and stand up for one another to prevent sexual assault, researcher says at BYU lecture
Provo • Lindsay Orchowski likens sexual-assault prevention on college campuses to digging at a mountain with spoons. “We all want that mountain to fall,” said Orchowski, a researcher who designs sexual-assault prevention programs. But, she asked, “how do we work together to tackle something so larg... Provo • Lindsay Orchowski likens sexual-assault prevention on college campuses to digging at a mountain with spoons. “We all want that mountain to fa... -
American Preparatory Academy’s neighbors say the school erected a ‘spite fence’ to silence critics
Good fences may make good neighbors, but a recently erected construction barrier at American Preparatory Academy is adding to simmering tensions between the Draper charter school and nearby residents. Last Wednesday, homeowners Josh and Emily Aune hung a banner on their fence promoting ShameOnAPA.o... Good fences may make good neighbors, but a recently erected construction barrier at American Preparatory Academy is adding to simmering tensions betwe... -
District approves $2.5 million demolition of Granite High School
The century-old Granite High School campus in South Salt Lake is facing its final days after a $2.55 million demolition contract was approved by Granite School District on Tuesday. District spokesman Ben Horsley said demolition is likely to begin in August after work on asbestos mitigation has been ... The century-old Granite High School campus in South Salt Lake is facing its final days after a $2.55 million demolition contract was approved by Grani... -
Granite School District readies tax hike to fund raises in teacher-retention race
The Granite Board of Education plans to raise property taxes this year to fund across-the-board pay raises for teachers and school administrators, the district announced Wednesday. Starting teaching salaries in the district will be bumped from $37,000 to $41,000, and current faculty members will re... The Granite Board of Education plans to raise property taxes this year to fund across-the-board pay raises for teachers and school administrators, the... -
Salt Lake City schools hope to retain $8M in property taxes after equalization ‘quirk’ ends
Property owners throughout Salt Lake County will face tax adjustments this year after a 7-year-old school equalization law expires. In most cases, the changes will be negligible, such as the estimated 55-cent annual tax break that Granite School District administrators say average homeowners there ... Property owners throughout Salt Lake County will face tax adjustments this year after a 7-year-old school equalization law expires. In most cases, th... -
Navajo Mountain robotics team headed to championships for first time
The Navajo Mountain High School robotics team qualified to compete in the FIRST Robotics Championships in Houston, Texas – an accomplishment the newly formed team never anticipated. The team is looking to raise about $11,000 to travel and compete in the championship, taking place April 19-22 in Hous... The Navajo Mountain High School robotics team qualified to compete in the FIRST Robotics Championships in Houston, Texas – an accomplishment the newly...
