Watch these videos and explore this site to learn what we can do to improve education.
When we remove barriers and give every child a chance to succeed, we help make our communities stronger.
If we help students gain knowledge and skills in school, we’ll give them the confidence to pursue their goals in life and help them create a better life for their own families—and contribute to better communities for all of us.
Robert & Katharine Garff's Success in Education Foundation incentivizes students to create learning habits that make a lasting impact on educational development from elementary school to college. Their work changes the lives of thousands of Utah students by providing scholarships, incentives, and tools.
Nearly one-third of Utah children are experiencing economic hardship and are at risk of living in poverty as adults. These students are less likely to graduate high school—let alone go to college.
Additionally, only one in five minorities in Utah has a college degree and a full 30% do not have high school diplomas.
Many students are willing to work hard and want to succeed, but face significant barriers that stand between them and success.
Some students don’t have the support they need at home to do well in school, but there are a lot of ways to help them succeed: high quality preschool, extended day kindergarten, great educators and counselors, assistance in navigating college and financial aid applications, need-based scholarships, support from the community, and even special programs.
For example, Latinos in Action, a high school course in Utah, has doubled the odds Latinx students will enroll in college after graduation.
Mentoring and training can empower families to overcome their challenges. Resources and guidance can help parents and students navigate the school system as well as career, college, and financial aid options.
Early learning programs like preschool and extended-day kindergarten can help children who aren’t ready for school get on a path to success.
Need-based scholarships and similar programs can ensure every student has a chance at a high-quality education and will help create a diverse, well-educated labor force.
Helping every child succeed has been proven to deliver the outcomes Utahns want from education: a higher quality of life, the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their goals, and prosperous communities. Take a look at the research and resources below to learn how helping every child succeed will create a brighter future for all of us.
Newman, J. (2014, January 29). State funding for need-based aid averages less than $500 per student. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from Newman, J. (2014, January 29). State funding for need-based aid averages less than $500 per student. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/data/2014/01/29/state-funding-for-need-based-aid-averages-less-than-500-per-student/