There at least 23 open investigations into alleged civil rights violations — most on the basis of disability, sex or race — in elementary and high schools across seven Utah school districts that receive federal funding. For the first time, the U.S. Department of Education has released a searchable database of ongoing cases at the K-12 level — a step many advocates say is important for transparency and to address systemic or cultural issues affecting young students.
Utah and Nevada Rank in the Bottom Four for Mental Health Among the States
According to Mental Health America, Utah ranks 48th out of 51 states (and D.C.) in overall mental health (not good), 50th in the nation for adult mental health, and 41st for youth. Nevada fares even worse with a ranking of 51 for overall mental health, 51st for youth...
