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Utah math scores are still below pre-pandemic levels
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (638+ words) The average Utah student is performing worse in math than their pre-pandemic peers. That's according to the latest release of the annual Education Scorecard, a project led by Harvard and Stanford universities. While Utah made slight gains in third- through…...
Cool Science Radio | January 1, 2026
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (87+ words) Award-winning winemaker Lisa Bishop Forbes reveals the science behind what makes a wine truly exceptional. She discusses grape quality, fermentation techniques, her fresh approach to Chardonnay and the challenges she faces in shipping and making great alcohol-free wines. Then, NASA…...
Most Wasatch Back students are proficient in English, math and science
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (345+ words) Each spring, Utah students take a state assessment to determine if they meet state learning standards. Those in grades 3-8 take the Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment, or RISE, test. Students in grades 9 and 10 take the Utah Aspire Plus test. Both standardized…...