What increased education funding could mean for intergenerational poverty in Utah

By: Carson Bassett

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 752

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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There is a tragedy unfolding right before our eyes, every single day. It may not make the headlines, but it affects thousands of Utah residents. For many, it will define the course of the rest of their lives. What is this tragedy? It is the fact that thousands of impoverished children are growing up without the benefits of an education. Intergenerational poverty trends show that, unfortunately, many of these will go on to raise their …

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