by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Apr 6, 2023
Why we need the success sequence in Utah schools Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This week, Christians are celebrating Easter, Muslims continue to observe Ramadan and Jews begin celebrating Passover. In each case, members of these faith traditions are not only...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 30, 2023
Biden’s education secretary should look to inclusive approach advocated in Utah Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently criticized some education reform efforts as “deliberate attempts to make sure that our public...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 23, 2023
How Congress could help make up for COVID learning loss Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Originally published in the Washington Examiner. As the years during and after the pandemic have demonstrated, America is rethinking education. More families are...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 22, 2023
Absenteeism and the success sequence Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Researchers have found that when an individual follows a series of steps called “the success sequence,” the chances of staying out of poverty are astonishingly high. Basically, if someone in...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 9, 2023
Legislative wrap-up: Education policy’s new pluralism paradigm Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The 2023 legislative session ended last week, and the Legislature got a lot done – especially in education. The final hours of the session saw a lot of movement in...
