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...
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 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 Derek Monson | Mar 3, 2023
Family should be priority for interim Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Utah Policy. The 2023 Utah legislative session closes this week. When it concludes, lawmakers will have enacted hundreds of new laws and policy reforms designed to address issues...
