UT: Early Childhood Education
Park City child-care assistance program launches in 2024
A partnership launching next year in Utah has the goal to expand child-care access and affordability for families who live and work in Park City…
UT child-care providers, families demand investment in care for kids
On Wednesday, child care providers and families will gather at the Utah State Capitol to participate in a stroller rally to advocate for critical …
UT Schools Get Free Purifiers to Combat Poor Air Quality
A majority of K-12 schools and day-care centers in Utah have received free air purifiers as a result of a federal grant given to the Utah Department o…
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…
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…
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 …
For Some in UT, College Dreams Cut Short by Pandemic
Low-income families in Utah may have shifted funds from education to pay for pandemic-related costs, a trend in line with findings showing Black and …
Report: Utah Among Top 5 States for Children's Well-Being
SALT LAKE CITY -- Families with children in Utah and other states remained mostly steady over the past year in an annual report on children's wellbein…
Utah Seeks to Improve Participation in School Breakfast Program
SALT LAKE CITY -- As Utah students head back to the classroom soon, research shows providing breakfast will be a critical factor in helping kids who …
Report Ranks Utah 7th Overall in Child Well-Being
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah remains near the top of the national rankings for overall child well-being, according to a new report. The state ranked …
Study: Number of Uninsured Kids in Utah on the Increase
SALT LAKE CITY – After a decade of improvement, the number of children with health insurance is dropping in Utah and across the nation…