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.
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October 22, 2026
Utah Students Outperform National Average on ACT ExamsThe state's class of 2026 achieved an average composite score of 20.1, surpassing the national mark of 18.8.
October 20, 2026
Utah Ranks Fourth Nationally in School Book BansThe state has removed 44 books from schools following recent legislative changes to material oversight.
October 15, 2026
Utah Students See Higher ACT Scores in 2026The state average reached 20.1 in 2026, surpassing the national average of 18.8.
September 25, 2026
Utah District Evaluated School Cellphone BansWasatch County officials reviewed the effectiveness of a statewide policy restricting student mobile device access.
September 22, 2026
Wasatch High School Students Won Three Emmy AwardsThe school broadcast class earned three regional Emmy honors at the annual Rocky Mountain ceremony.