by W. Brad Wilcox | Nov 29, 2023
For kids, marriage still matters Written by W. Brad Wilcox Originally published in Deseret News. The science could not be clearer: On average, the children of married parents are more likely to experience happier, healthier and more successful lives. Brookings...
by Derek Monson, W. Brad Wilcox and David Bass | Aug 17, 2023
How to strengthen the ‘success sequence’ in Utah Written by Derek Monson Originally published in the Deseret News. Growing numbers of young adults across America — including here in Utah — are moving into adulthood without a durable connection to two benchmarks...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 29, 2023
Why Utah students would benefit from the ‘success sequence’ Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune. As Utah leaders seek ways to improve upward mobility for our state’s youth, recent data sheds light on the importance of...
by Sutherland Institute | Jul 18, 2023
Five Family Policy Recommendations Unveiled in New Sutherland Institute Report Written by Sutherland Institute SALT LAKE CITY (July 18, 2023) – Sutherland Institute announced today a new report titled “The Utah Family Miracle: Five Policy Ideas to Keep Utah Families...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Apr 27, 2023
How family impacts education – and why we should track it Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks During my time as a teacher, I saw how family impacted students. The general rule was that students whose parents were involved seemed to do better in school or were able...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Apr 12, 2023
How to bring the success sequence to Utah students Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Already the 2024 presidential race is making headlines. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn’t declared his candidacy, but he’s a popular choice for speculation among some Republicans...
