Education News

A "Welcome to Utah State University" sign in front of some trees and a large building.

Programs

Budget cuts to Utah universities and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern and Courtney Tanner discuss the latest news, including Planned Parenthood closing two Utah clinics after President Trump cut federal reproductive health funds.

The Egyptian Theatre, on Main Street in Park CIty, on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. The Sundance Film Festival announced on Apr. 17, 2024, it will open a process to “explore viable locations in the United States to host” the festival, beginning in 2027 — a move that will likely determine whether the festival will stay in Utah or move elsewhere.

Politics

Sundance Film Festival could be leaving Utah and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Tribune reporters talk about the latest news, including "discrepancies" indicating dozens of Utah voucher recipients are enrolled in public school as lawmakers push for more voucher funding.

Utah parents presenting at the Education Interim Meeting

Utah News

Parents push for more books to be removed from schools

Clayre Scott

Parents are claiming a bill is not fulfilling its purpose to remove materials deemed as pornographic from Utah schools.

A teacher stands at the front of a classroom, pointing toward the back. Young students are sitting working at their desks.

Utah News

Utah public school students perform well despite low state funding

Many Utah educators believe the state's schools could be among the country's elite if the state would increase funding.