UT: Education
Utahns with student debt: this could ease your burden
Student loan borrowers of all ages in Utah and around the country have an opportunity to maybe have their student loans cancelled or the chance to rec…
Majority of seniors with student loans have held their debt at least 15 years
New federal data from the Department of Education confirmed retirement-age borrowers are struggling to repay their federal student loans. About 60% …
Survey: Social Emotional Development a Top Priority for Parents
A new survey finds a majority of parents of children younger than six in Utah and across the country rated social emotional development the most impor…
UT Excels in Child Well-Being, But Parents Struggle with Child Care Costs
Utah ranks second in the country for overall child well-being, moving up from last year's fourth-place ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book…
UT Pilot Program Aims to Support Grieving Kids
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support last week to announce a pilot program in the state designed to …
Nonprofit Group Urges School Districts to Focus on Mental Health Support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one group wants school districts in Utah and across the country to focus on critical mental health support…
New Initiative Delivers Free Books to Utah K-3 Students
Many kids across the state of Utah will be able to receive free books in the mail this summer to encourage reading and improve literacy outcomes…
Report: UT Fares Well with Higher-Ed Degree Attainment
Utah is one of the most educated states in the country and has seen significant increases in higher educational attainment between 2019 and 2021…
College Courses Show Benefits for Incarcerated Youth in UT
Utah is one of a few states where juveniles behind bars can earn college credit. Utah's Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth program lets young …
Utah Ranks 4th Among States in Survey on Children's Well-Being
An annual report on children's well-being rates Utah among the best in the country, but advocates warn it also pointed to a growing mental-health …
Study: UT Public Schools, Students High Achievers Despite Low State Funding
A new survey of public school systems around the country found Utah continues to rank among the top tier of states for its education system, but many …
Study: Food Insecurity a Major Problem for Utah College Students
There may be some truth to the expression about the "starving college student" struggling to earn a degree. A survey of students enrolled in Utah …