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Every public school in Utah now has high-speed internet after a remote Navajo Nation high school received fiber connectivity. The 200-mile network ends a decade-long digital divide for students who couldn't research colleges or stream lessons without freezing screens.
A small charter school in southern Utah just beat out much larger programs to take home not one, but two state robotics championships. Three teams from Vista School are now heading to the world competition in Missouri.
Washington Elementary School in Utah is celebrating half a century of service with plans for a major building upgrade. The district aims to keep this beloved community hub thriving for another 25 years. #
A small Utah high school just made history by winning its 10th consecutive state wrestling championship, powered by an entire community that refuses to let its athletes stand alone. The Juab Wasps proved that consistent excellence comes from more than talent—it takes a village cheering you on.
A Utah junior high school brought together 907 students, staff, and community members to create over 8,000 coloring pages celebrating kindness in their latest world record attempt. The project gave every student a way to contribute, including those who couldn't participate in last year's record-breaking human conveyor belt.
Utah just became the latest state to ban cellphones bell-to-bell in all K-12 schools. Now education advocates want to replace screen time with something better: outdoor learning programs that boost grades and mental health.
Utah high school athletes are proving that hard work, dedication, and teamwork create champions both on and off the field. From swimming to wrestling to basketball, these six student athletes are leading their teams to victory while inspiring their communities.
A boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen has lost its license after decades of complaints. Her years of advocacy and survivor testimony finally led state regulators to shut down the facility.
Wasatch High School celebrated 271 seniors receiving a record-breaking $465,000 in scholarships from over 100 local donors. First-generation college students like Alexander Velazquez Bobadilla and Jazmine Ramirez Parks earned support to pursue their dreams of becoming an engineer and surgeon. #
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
After 50 years of abuse allegations, Utah has finally revoked the license of Provo Canyon School, where Paris Hilton and countless other children reported trauma. Survivors are celebrating the long-awaited protection for kids still inside.
A California middle school has been officially recognized as one of the state's top educational institutions for 2026. Castaic Middle School earned the prestigious California Distinguished School award for its exceptional student achievement and campus-wide excellence.
Fifteen high school students in Northern Utah will spend a week building a fully functional street-legal electric vehicle from the ground up. The hands-on program launches this July at Utah State University's cutting-edge electric vehicle research center.
A notorious teen treatment center where Paris Hilton reported abuse has lost its license after state investigators found it failed to protect children from harm. The closure marks a major victory for survivors who have spent years fighting to be heard.
A former middle school is getting new life as a community asset while funding the next generation of educational innovation. Sandy City's $17 million purchase of Crescent View Middle School will keep the property public while helping Canyons School District launch a cutting-edge innovation center.
Westerfield College just became the first fully African-owned school to open a campus in the United Kingdom. Back home in Lagos, the governor announced 36 new schools coming soon to expand educational access for every child.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
More than 407,000 Florida students are thriving in charter schools that just earned some of the state's highest academic marks. The latest results show charter schools outpacing traditional public schools, with 61% earning an "A" grade compared to 48% statewide.
Three schools in California's Tahoe Truckee Unified School District just earned the state's highest honors for academic excellence and innovative student support. One school's wolf documentary even scored an invitation to an international film festival.
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