Education
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Utah Farm Animal Rescue: Sixteen Years of Saving Abused Animals
For sixteen years, a small ranch in West Jordan has given abused farm animals a place to recover and start over. Horses, alpacas, goats, and countless others arrive in rough…
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Utah Book Bans Boost Sales for Salt Lake Booksellers
After Utah banned 19 books from public schools, Salt Lake City bookstores saw the opposite effect—banned titles are now among their bestsellers.
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DrumBus Helps Kids With Disabilities Heal Through Rhythm
In schools across Utah, a converted bus is changing how children with disabilities face daily challenges, opening unexpected doors to confidence and connection.
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Weber State Builds World’s First Solar-Powered Mountain Monogram
On the mountain above Weber State, a massive new landmark is sparking both excitement and unease. Praised as progress, condemned as intrusion — why is it causing such a stir?
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Utah Schools Fight to Save Students’ Focus from Smartphones
Across Utah classrooms, buzzing phones are stealing attention and reshaping how students think, learn, and connect. Educators are pushing back with locked phone policies, mindfulness breaks, and a new state…
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Utah Forager Reveals Edible Weeds Growing in Yards Across the State
He’s spent 40 years eating wild foods in Utah. Now this local forager is sharing which backyard weeds are not just edible—but worth seeking out.
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Alta Ski Tours: Explore Wildlife, History, and Conservation on the Slopes
Alta’s ski tours turn the mountain into a classroom, where history, ecology, and adventure come together. Ski with a Ranger to spot wildlife, join a Trees and Skis tour to…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.