by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Apr 27, 2023
How family impacts education – and why we should track it Written by 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 to improve when they...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Apr 12, 2023
How to bring the success sequence to Utah students Written by 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 who liked his approach to...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Apr 6, 2023
Why we need the success sequence in Utah schools Written by 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 honoring their own holy...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 22, 2023
Absenteeism and the success sequence Written by 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 their younger years...
by Derek Monson | Mar 3, 2023
Family should be priority for interim Written by 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 such as...
by Nic Dunn | Jan 30, 2023
Cox’s State of the State elevates family and success sequence Written by The best chance for happiness in our own lives – and for maximum opportunity for our children – doesn’t come from government programs, but from a commitment to core principles and civic...
