In a presentation for school district superintendents and trustees, Chris Patterson examines the problems facing public schools and improving student achievement, examines the research available on curriculum and the “achievement gap.” The outline includes specific resources and publications as supplements.
Family
Womb & Board
Rising housing costs are delaying marriage and childbearing by preventing young adults from forming independent households, thereby making housing affordability a central driver of declining family formation and demographic stability. Key points: Housing affordability directly shapes whether young adults can form independent households, influencing marriage, fertility, and long-term family stability. Rising housing costs and limited...
April 2, 2026