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kpcw. org > wasatch-county > 2026-05-14 > utah-math-scores-are-still-below-pre-pandemic-levels

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…...

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kpcw. org > show > cool-science-radio > 2026-01-01 > cool-science-radio-january-1-2026

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…...

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kpcw. org > summit-county > 2025-09-23 > most-wasatch-back-students-are-proficient-in-english-math-and-science

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…...