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Solution to Utah’s teacher shortage? Group says raise salaries

Each year in Utah, 3,000 teachers leave the profession — and each year, 1,500 to 2,000 students in the state graduate with teaching degrees. That math doesn't work in teachers' favor. The shortage of teachers is an ongoing issue, and in 2019, Envision Utah, a nonprofit organization, created ...

George Washington HS students make lemonade, learn business principles

OGDEN — Alondra Macias can't say enough good things about Southern Citrus lemonade. "The best price in town. Loved by everyone," said the George Washington High School senior. Isaac Monterrosa, meantime, touts Ludicris Lemonade, named for the rapper and actor. "Nutritious and delicious," ...

Full-day kindergarten offerings rising in Weber County, across Utah

The class day will be longer this year for some of the youngest elementary school students. Starting this school year, all kindergarten classes in the Ogden School District will be full-day offerings. Likewise, full-day kindergarten will be the norm at 28 of 29 elementary schools in the Weber ...

Foster grandparent program helps teach Northern Utah kids to read

OGDEN — Nine years ago, Sue Carver was driving a school bus for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. During her shifts, she would stop by Heritage Elementary School to help students in her friend’s class learn how to read. One year, a foster grandparent came to the school to ...