/utah Utah en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT /technology/welcome-to-the-funky-politics-of-the-tech-in-schools-debate/2026/04 The Trump administration is cheerleading AI in schools as GOP lawmakers crack down on ed tech. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT /technology/welcome-to-the-funky-politics-of-the-tech-in-schools-debate/2026/04 /teaching-learning/another-state-is-requiring-students-to-study-the-bible-in-school/2026/04 In Utah, schools will teach Biblical passages that are “cited or alluded to in founding documents." Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:44:05 GMT /teaching-learning/another-state-is-requiring-students-to-study-the-bible-in-school/2026/04 /policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 Court battles are underway—or recently wrapped up—for programs in at least nine states. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:32:06 GMT /policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 /teaching-learning/how-a-podcast-gives-newcomer-students-a-platform-and-a-path-to-belonging/2025/12 Six immigrant teenagers share their experiences of adjusting to life in a U.S. high school. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:13:56 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-podcast-gives-newcomer-students-a-platform-and-a-path-to-belonging/2025/12 /technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 Education Week is tracking which states are mandating that schools adopt comprehensive AI policies. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:58 GMT /technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 /technology/how-one-principal-got-kids-to-pay-attention-in-class/2025/07 Utah principal Shauna Haney brought about one of the first classroom cellphone bans in the state. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:06:45 GMT /technology/how-one-principal-got-kids-to-pay-attention-in-class/2025/07 /leadership/this-custodian-got-students-to-stop-vandalizing-and-take-pride-in-their-school/2025/07 Andy Markus, the 2025 Education Support Professional of the Year, helped boost behavior and engagement in his Utah district. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:16:02 GMT /leadership/this-custodian-got-students-to-stop-vandalizing-and-take-pride-in-their-school/2025/07 /teaching-learning/how-these-4-teachers-go-above-and-beyond-for-their-students-and-colleagues/2025/05 During Teacher Appreciation Week, we showcase inspiring examples of committed teachers. Wed, 07 May 2025 19:44:33 GMT /teaching-learning/how-these-4-teachers-go-above-and-beyond-for-their-students-and-colleagues/2025/05 /policy-politics/another-judge-rules-against-private-school-choice-heres-why/2025/04 Utah's education savings accounts violate the state constitution by giving public funds to schools that exclude students, a judge ruled. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:43:07 GMT /policy-politics/another-judge-rules-against-private-school-choice-heres-why/2025/04 /teaching-learning/states-push-forward-with-teacher-apprenticeships-amid-funding-uncertainty/2025/03 Almost every state has launched a registered apprenticeship program for teaching. But amid federal upheaval, their future is uncertain. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:25:29 GMT /teaching-learning/states-push-forward-with-teacher-apprenticeships-amid-funding-uncertainty/2025/03 /technology/the-new-teachers-aides-ai-tutors/2025/02 Teachers say the technology allows them to better meet a wide range of student needs. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /technology/the-new-teachers-aides-ai-tutors/2025/02 /teaching-learning/even-in-academic-classes-schools-focus-on-building-students-workforce-skills/2024/10 Schools work on meeting academic standards. What happens when they focus on different sets of skills? Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/even-in-academic-classes-schools-focus-on-building-students-workforce-skills/2024/10 /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:35:10 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 /technology/all-states-allow-competency-based-learning-will-it-become-a-reality-in-schools/2024/09 School districts in every state have the flexibility to adopt competency-based learning, but implementation is easier said than done. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/all-states-allow-competency-based-learning-will-it-become-a-reality-in-schools/2024/09 /teaching-learning/what-is-standards-based-grading-and-how-does-it-work/2024/09 Schools can retool to make instruction more personalized and student-centered. But grading is a common sticking point. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-standards-based-grading-and-how-does-it-work/2024/09 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /leadership/a-school-removed-bathroom-mirrors-to-keep-students-from-making-tiktoks-will-it-work/2024/02 The desperate strategy for keeping students in class illuminates the challenge schools face in competing with social media. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:36:28 GMT /leadership/a-school-removed-bathroom-mirrors-to-keep-students-from-making-tiktoks-will-it-work/2024/02 /teaching-learning/are-students-getting-all-the-math-they-need-to-succeed/2023/07 Advocates say reforms in math teaching are pushing out statistics and geometry and driving a drop in students' math scores. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/are-students-getting-all-the-math-they-need-to-succeed/2023/07 /teaching-learning/good-paying-careers-in-data-are-booming-but-schools-arent-teaching-it/2023/07 In Utah and other states business leaders are pushing schools to teach more about data science and statistics. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/good-paying-careers-in-data-are-booming-but-schools-arent-teaching-it/2023/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 Lawmakers in 23 states proposed bills to raise teacher salaries, but not all of the policies are straightforward pay bumps. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:14:28 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 /teaching-learning/state-laws-are-behind-many-book-bans-even-indirectly-report-finds/2023/05 School districts are reacting to state laws that dictate the kinds of books school libraries can have, leading to book bans, report finds. Fri, 19 May 2023 20:35:32 GMT /teaching-learning/state-laws-are-behind-many-book-bans-even-indirectly-report-finds/2023/05 /teaching-learning/florida-pays-teachers-3k-for-completing-civics-training-how-it-compares-to-other-states/2023/05 As interest in civics education grows across the country, debates remain over what it should entail. Tue, 02 May 2023 16:26:18 GMT /teaching-learning/florida-pays-teachers-3k-for-completing-civics-training-how-it-compares-to-other-states/2023/05 /leadership/zen-dens-creating-mental-health-spaces-at-school/2023/02 Design and staffing are important things to consider when setting up spaces for overwhelmed and stressed students. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:09:16 GMT /leadership/zen-dens-creating-mental-health-spaces-at-school/2023/02 /policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 States across the country are considering sweeping school choice bills that would send public funds to private schools. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:04:19 GMT /policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 /leadership/it-has-to-be-a-priority-why-schools-cant-ignore-the-climate-crisis/2022/05 Schools have a part to play in combating climate change, but they don't always know how. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:12:39 GMT /leadership/it-has-to-be-a-priority-why-schools-cant-ignore-the-climate-crisis/2022/05 /policy-politics/whats-up-with-mask-requirements-in-schools-6-things-to-know/2022/02 There's been a flurry of recent activity around masks in schools. Here's what you need to know. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:57:40 GMT /policy-politics/whats-up-with-mask-requirements-in-schools-6-things-to-know/2022/02