The Deseret News Executive Editor Doug Wilks and Utah First Lady Abby Cox held a roundtable discussion on education in the state, discussing challenges facing students, educators, parents, and policymakers. The panel included educators, policymakers, writers, mental health professionals, and business leaders. The discussion was part of a broader discussion on what needs to be done to best serve Utah kids. Wilks suggested that half of Utah third graders are not reading at a proficiency level and that community efforts are needed to help. Cox highlighted the need for transparency about students' reading niche and suggested that businesses could contribute to this effort.