by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 22, 2025
New federal education changes are coming. Here’s how Utah should prepare Written by Originally published in Utah Policy. “Expect the unexpected” could be the motto for state education leaders right now, but “Prepare for the unexpected” is better. Within the past few...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 15, 2025
Why state constitutional amendments and statutes both matter Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks There are multiple ways that fundamental rights, such as parents’ rights, are protected, including constitutional provisions, statutes, case law, and even rules and...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 30, 2025
SCOTUS says public schools must accommodate religious families. Here’s what education leaders should do next Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The United States Supreme Court just ruled in the Mahmoud v. Taylor case that public schools must respect a parent’s...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks and Amaya Mueller | Jun 22, 2025
Utah school districts need better guidance on parent access to curriculum. Here’s what the state can do Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Originally published in Utah Policy. There’s an ongoing push for more parental involvement in education in Utah, and rightly...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 17, 2025
How state leaders prioritize vulnerable students Written by States can and do prioritize vulnerable students, and we should continue to seek reforms for these students in our states. Education choice programs have predominantly been created for students with special...
