by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 29, 2023
Why Utah students would benefit from the ‘success sequence’ Written by 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 the family. Educational...
by W. Brad Wilcox, Patrick T. Brown and Jenet Erickson | Jul 18, 2023
The ‘Utah family miracle’ and why it matters Written by Originally published in Deseret News. Utah ranks at the top of many rankings of state performance across America. But perhaps the Beehive State is best known for its top rankings on the economic front. The...
by Derek Monson, William C. Duncan and Marian Edmonds-Allen | Jul 10, 2023
Changing the narrative on religion and the LGBTQ community Written by Originally published in the Deseret News. As a youth, Phillip (whose name has been changed to protect his privacy) was forced to survive months of an especially cold winter without shelter. After...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 15, 2023
Oklahoma’s Catholic charter school wouldn’t be legal in Utah — and shouldn’t be Written by Originally published in the Deseret News. An Oklahoma state board prompted new controversy around religious freedom when it authorized a public charter school that would be...
by Derek Monson | Jun 9, 2023
How to promote diversity without creating division Written by Originally published in Deseret News. Growing up in Texas, Karith Foster was sometimes the only African American kid in her school classes. After graduating from college, she lived in New York City and...
