Marjorie Cortez
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'Arrogant' teachers think they know better than parents, Rep. Stewart says after seeing video
Rep. Chris Stewart reacted on Twitter to a video featuring people identified in recordings as Utah educators explaining how they teach topics such as critical race theory that are restricted in Utah public school classrooms. → Read More
DEA Rocky Mountain division seized 5.8M fentanyl doses
The Drug Enforcement Administration seized more than 5.8 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl in its Rocky Mountain division in 2022. → Read More
How well did Utah's colleges, universities rate according to US News rankings?
The latest U.S. News and World Report's college rankings lift up Brigham Young University above other colleges and universities in Utah. → Read More
Why this Utah high school dress code allows pajamas, ripped jeans
West High School in Salt Lake City has a little different take on how students should dress for school. → Read More
Awaiting judge's decision, Utah women seeking abortions spent day in clinic waiting room
From late Friday afternoon until about 3:45 p.m. Monday abortion providers in Utah were prevented from offering women the services they had anticipated. → Read More
Gas tax holiday? Romney says the problem's not 18¢ per gallon, it's the $2 price hike
As gasoline and diesel prices soar to record levels, American drivers would unquestionably welcome some relief at the pump. → Read More
BYU declines $88M in latest COVID-19 relief funding for Utah colleges
The Department of Education announced Monday that it had extended nearly a half-billion dollars in funding over the past year to Utah colleges and universities under the American Rescue Plan. → Read More
Utah lawmakers reject school choice bill called Hope Scholarship
The Hope Scholarship bill was defeated in the House on Monday, even after significant changes the bill's sponsor said rendered it so it would not harm public education financially. → Read More
Who should approve K-12 curriculum? State lawmakers, federal officials rank last, poll says
A new poll says Utahns wants local school boards to have the primary role in approving curriculum in K-12 schools. → Read More
The SAT is going digital and will be an hour shorter. How will it impact Utah students?
Starting in 2024, the SAT test administered in the United States is moving online and the digital test will be an hour shorter than the current pencil-and-paper version. → Read More
Fully vaccinated at the University of Utah means a booster, too
The University of Utah has announced a new vaccination requirement that calls for students to get COVID-19 booster shots to be considered fully immunized. → Read More
Utah State University making a case for its own college of veterinary medicine
Utah State University is proposing a pivot to educate doctors of veterinary medicine by establishing its own college of veterinary medicine. → Read More
Why US surgeon general is calling the pandemic, youth mental health 'dual crises'
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory spotlighting the urgent need to address the nation's youth mental health crisis. → Read More
Education, love will guide Davis District after scathing DOJ findings, new official says
Davis School District's new assistant superintendent Jacqueline Thompson is resuming her career with the district after retiring in 2017. → Read More
How Utah is tackling the mental health crisis on its college campuses
Years after student leaders at Utah's public colleges and universities petitioned state leaders to confront a mental health crisis on their campuses, multiple initiatives are underway. → Read More
Is a college degree still worth the time and money?
A new report by the University of Utah shows average tuition and fees at Utah's public colleges and universities more than doubled from 2000 to 2020, climbing from $2,283 to $5,306. → Read More
Here's who will help head Davis School District's response to DOJ racial harassment investigation
Davis School District is bringing a woman out of retirement to help lead the district's response to a federal investigation that found → Read More
With a stroke of a pen, Dixie State became Utah Tech University
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law Friday legislation that renames Dixie State University as Utah Tech University. → Read More
Future name of Dixie State University now in hands of Utah lawmakers
After a more than two-hour public hearing Tuesday, state lawmakers will consider legislation to rename Dixie State University as Utah Tech University. → Read More
This Utah high school's halls are overflowing. Here's how enrollment has rebounded
Built for 2,700 students, Granger High School is serving more than 3,400 learners this fall, according to the latest state enrollment figures. → Read More