Education

Changes in scores vary widely across the state. Some districts — like Wasatch County — are bucking the downward trend, while others are falling even further behind.

The Wasatch County School District said it uses Canvas, the learning management system, but had not been notified whether or not its data was involved.

Park City High School was recognized for its advanced placement coursework offerings and exams.

The latest two books were added April 27.

The Back 2 School Basics program serves about 1,400 students annually.

Officials say the system is expected to advance health care and environmental research breakthroughs.

The other three books added to the list are "Life is Funny" by E.R. Frank, "The Haters" by Jesse Andrews and "People Kill People" by Ellen Hopkins.

The Wasatch Education Foundation distributed its nine 2026 Distinguished Educator Awards this week across eight schools.

The move comes as the state is preparing to host the Winter Games again in 2034.

Tuition and fees are going up an average of 2.82% as institutions try to cover increased costs for fuel, sports and faculty salaries.