Education in Salt Lake City Education in Salt Lake City Education has always been a priority in the Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1847 pioneer Jane Dillworth held the first classes in her tent for the children of the first Mormon families. By 1850 many schools had already sprung up around the valley, and there were plans for a school attached to every wardhouse. In 1851 the territorial legislature passed the first public school law creating the office of the superintendent of schools. Many large Mormon families, such as Brigham Young's, had their own schools, known as "family schools". In the last part of the
The Art Institute of Salt Lake City the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. Bachelor of Science Programs Bachelor of Arts Programs Associate of Science Programs Associate of Arts Programs Diploma Programs The Art Institute of Salt Lake City The Art Institute of Salt Lake City is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 educational institutions located throughout North America, providing education in design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts. Established in 2007, The Art Institute of Salt Lake City is a branch of The Art Institute of Las Vegas and is owned by Education Management Corporation, which has headquarters in Pittsburgh,