Policy
Success Sequence
Research shows that young people who finish high school, work full time, and wait until marriage to have children avoid poverty as adults 97% of the time. These life milestones, together known as the “success sequence,” represent a framework for strengthening upward mobility for Utah’s youth.
Sutherland Institute is working to promote these principles and remove barriers that make it harder for Utahns to achieve the success sequence. Through quality research, coalition building, and partnerships with local and national experts and leaders committed to upward mobility, Sutherland is elevating the importance and impact of education, work and family as key pillars of opportunity for the next generation.
Research & Resources
Conversations
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Is there consensus on solving poverty?
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Equipping students with the tools of the success sequence #Success #SuccessSequence #Education
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What is the success sequence and why does it make an impact? #success #SuccessSequence #education
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Legislative wins for religious freedom, family policy and more in the 2024 session
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A hand up, not a handout.
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Crucial decisions for increasing the odds of success
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How to defend against criticisms of the success sequence
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The success sequence as an anti-poverty approach
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How states can implement the success sequence
Insights & Takeaways
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InsightsHow nonprofit Next Step to Success teaches kids the ‘success sequence’
Read More: How nonprofit Next Step to Success teaches kids the ‘success sequence’Nonprofit and community collaboration can help fill gaps of support for students in areas where public policy can’t reach as effectively.
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InsightsDoes the ‘success sequence’ impact health?
Read More: Does the ‘success sequence’ impact health?The sequence does not only predict financial success. Following its steps enables young adults to establish patterns for successful life paths.
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InsightsCan new sexual development standards help teach ‘success sequence’?
Read More: Can new sexual development standards help teach ‘success sequence’?A nonprofit that works to get information on sexual risk avoidance to youth across the nation has launched K-12 academic standards on optimal sexual development. Here’s how the standards can…
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InsightsA look at the Love Notes curriculum
Read More: A look at the Love Notes curriculumEvidence-based curriculum is aimed at helping kids create healthy relationships.
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InsightsWhere could the success sequence fit in Utah academic standards?
Read More: Where could the success sequence fit in Utah academic standards?Sutherland is reviewing the Utah Academic Standards and curriculum to find ways to bring this information to students in their prime decision-making years.
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TakeawaysWhat you need to know about the ‘success sequence’
Read More: What you need to know about the ‘success sequence’The Utah State Legislature is considering a resolution expressing support for the success sequence. Here are answers to common questions about the sequence.
