Daren Lentz Named 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year
The Utah State Board of Education selected the South Cache Middle School math teacher after the original honoree died.
Utah Education News
Education in Utah runs on academic testing, school funding debates and policy changes, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in learning outcomes and new teaching approaches gaining adoption across the state.
Administration
Live Poll
Should Utah's state government manage federal education funds instead of federal officials?
Utah Voters Decide Eight State School Board Seats
Eight Utah State Board of Education seats are up in the 2026 midterm election, with four candidates running uncontested.
College Applications
Live Poll
Do you believe concurrent college enrollment programs are beneficial for high school students?
Utah State University Hits Record Fall Enrollment
The institution reports 32,286 students for the fall 2026 semester.
Financial Aid
Live Poll
Do you trust local business support programs to help entrepreneurs in your community?
JPMorganChase Grants $400,000 to Utah Women Business Center
The three-year grant will expand advising, workshops and accelerator programs for entrepreneurs across Utah.
Secondary Education
Utah Students Outperform National Average on ACT Exams
The state's class of 2026 achieved an average composite score of 20.1, surpassing the national mark of 18.8.
Primary Education
Live Poll
Do you believe local reading initiatives are effective at preparing children for success in school?
PBS Utah Launches 34th Annual Reading Marathon
The statewide literacy initiative challenges children to log 600 minutes of reading throughout November.
More in Education
Day to day, that means state board rulings, legislative funding cycles, local board meetings and shifts in curriculum standards. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties where the systems for student instruction are implemented. Funding formulas and the impact of demographic shifts on enrollment remain the most persistent factors in how institutions plan their budgets. Changing standards for student performance and certification requirements determine how the classroom experience evolves over time.