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The Sutherland Institute’s philosophy is simple: We believe that parents are responsible for their children’s education and that the state role in education is primarily as a support to parents. We also believe that educational freedom is a necessary ingredient in providing the best education possible for each individual student.

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"Every Parent Cares" Pilot Program Concludes

At most schools, graduation ceremonies are intended to recognize students for their accomplishments.  Recently, however, a special graduation ceremony was held at Salt Lake City's Dual Immersion Academy to recognize parents who completed the eight-week pilot program of "Every Parent Cares" (EPC) -- a project of the Sutherland Institute.
 


Every Parent Cares was developed to advance the education of students by mobilizing and encouraging parent involvement.  Designed around a parent-based curriculum, workshop topics include internet safety, preparing a child for college, gang awareness and prevention, and even personal finances.
 


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I'm Dreaming of a White (House) Christmas

While John Adams is thought to have been the first president to host a children's Christmas party at the White House, several U.S. presidents since that time have taken the opportunity to invite young guests to the presidential residence for special Christmas parties.
 
Thomas Jefferson is known to have played a "merry jig" on his fiddle for his grandchildren during an 1805 Christmas party.  Andrew Jackson enjoyed snowball fights with children from a local orphanage. 
 

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