Education Policy
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the classroom
— A survey finds 84% of high school students have used generative AI for schoolwork and 59% say AI-assisted cheating happens at least somewhat often at their school. A university professor is working with K-12 teachers…
Park City preschool enrollment rises as K-12 numbers fall below projections
— Park City School District's preschool enrollment has grown 41% over two years to 217 students, even as K-12 enrollment falls below projections. The district is rolling out a unified preschool curriculum and expanding…
High schools name sites for CTE buildings
— South Sanpete School District secured a $13.1 million grant to build new Career and Technical Education facilities at Manti and Gunnison Valley high schools, with groundbreaking planned for spring and openings set for…
Authors whose books have been banned in Utah schools can continue to sue the state, judge says
— A federal judge ruled that authors whose books were banned in Utah public schools may proceed with their lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's book ban law, denying the state's motion to dismiss.More: ABC 4 All 2 reports
Park City schools weigh open enrollment as some secondary classes top 30 students
— Park City School District reported 3,956 K-12 students as of Sept. 15, below projections, but some secondary classrooms exceed 30 students, complicating the district's open enrollment plans for out-of-district…More: Park Record All 2 reports
Utah School Districts still struggling post-pandemic
— Utah school districts continue to face challenges stemming from the pandemic's lasting effects.
Teenager in New York suspended for bringing a coffee cup to class
— A New York high-school senior was suspended for bringing a coffee cup to class in what she and her mother describe as civil disobedience protesting a new school drug policy, discussed on the Inside Sources podcast.
Education, Economic Growth & the Proper Role of Government with Rep. Neil Walter
— A podcast conversation with Utah Rep. Neil Walter, chair of the House Education Committee, covers education policy, economic development, and the role of government, including local sales tax revenue debates.
Cache County School District approves property tax increase
— The Cache County School District Board of Education unanimously approved a 37.1% property tax increase after a contentious hearing where residents criticized administrator salaries and district spending, while…