Education
Overcrowded Classrooms, Burned-Out Teachers, and Homeschooling: A Deep Dive into Utah’s Education Crisis
Utah’s education system is on the verge of a breaking point. With classrooms bursting at the seams and teachers leaving in droves, a growing number of parents are pulling their…
Utah Book Bans Ignite Cultural Clash: Educator John Arthur on Local Control
A battle over book bans is sweeping Utah’s schools, pitting state laws against local communities’ rights to shape education. Utah Teacher of the Year John Arthur steps into the fray,…
Therapy Dogs Taking Over Salt Lake’s Courtrooms
Every dog has its day, as the saying goes, but not every dog has its day in court. In Salt Lake’s 3rd District Juvenile Court, a dog just might be…
A Utah High School Charges Its Students a Fee for Skipping Classes
Olympus High School started fining students $5 if they are found in the hallway when they are supposed to be in class. This policy went into effect January 3 to…
Moab’s Nearly Forgotten Isolation Camp of Japanese Americans
The small southeastern city of Moab, in the heart of Utah’s red rock country, played a minor but significant role in the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
How to Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
About five percent of adults in the US experience SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and it lasts about 40 percent of the year. Why don’t those people just exercise or get…
The Rise of Utah’s Charter Schools
As schools close in Salt Lake School District and enrollment at Charter Schools continues to rise the battle over hearts, minds, and the education of our children continues.
Pinyon Montessori Wants To Provide A School For Anyone and Everyone
Pinyon Montessori is opening soon and what sets them apart from other Utah schools is the access to all different types of families.
A Snake Wrangler to the Stars among Utah Stories Staff
Known for his expertise in safely relocating urban rattlesnakes, and educating the public, Dave Jensen became the “snake wrangler” on the set of Yellowstone.
Moab Schools Prioritize Youth Garden Project
Remember your school lunches growing up? Left-over impressions of Taco Tuesday, pizza and chocolate milk are a common experience. In Moab, kids get a taste of something fresh and real…
Beyond the Cafeteria: Local Produce Initiatives in Wasatch Front Schools
The demand for fresh school lunches far outweighs the supply, making it difficult to provide a homegrown, farm-to-table experience for students in many schools across the Wasatch Front.
Lassonde Studios Helping University of Utah Students Make their Business Dreams a Reality
Lassonde Studios is more than just a dorm housing 400 residents. It is a center for student entrepreneurs making their business dreams a reality.
Utah Guru of Home Organization: Declutter Your Home for a Healthier Mind
Decluttering your home and organizing your life has an impact on your mental health. Less stuff leads to better self-care and healthier life.
Mount Olympus Community Garden Serves as a Classroom for Kids
Howard Driggs Elementary School kids in Holladay learn life skills by gardening at Mount Olympus Community Garden.
Wallace Stegner’s Lasting Legacy at the University of Utah
Despite spending much of his adult life teaching creative writing at Harvard and Stanford universities, Stegner willed his entire collection of papers, letters, and other memorabilia to the University of…
Growing Sprouts in your Kitchen
Healthy Eating Without Having to Weed My husband Ken and I have killed more plants than we have kept alive. Every orchid he has brought me has turned into a…