It seems appropriate that the history of the commemoration of the Constitution would be linked to appreciation for immigrants to the United States whose identity as Americans was formed by the great charter of the new nation. That charter, formed in the remarkable 1787 convention, still is a uniting force for citizens and a beacon of self-determination for the world.

This Constitution Day, read the Constitution. Through civics education, we can make America what the framers dreamed it would become: a more perfect union.

What does Utah’s current education choice landscape look like? The range of education choice programs and policies include vouchers, tax credits and tax credit scholarships, public school choice, and a diverse blend of taxpayer-funded online options.

The real possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade is found in a case pending with the Supreme Court, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. That case involves a Mississippi law prohibiting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

The court’s basic role is to apply existing legal rules – which could be provisions of the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, treaty obligations, etc. – in specific situations.

As we reflect upon September 11, 2001, consider the history and the memory of the day. Both are important – and combined, they argue that we as grateful Americans must do a better job of teaching our past to the future citizens of this Republic.

Like other critical rights, the ideal of freedom of association has roots in and has been enhanced by the efforts of religions and people of faith to assert their convictions.

If we are to do better in the future and maintain the American experiment in self-governance, it will be at least partly due to improved civics education.

Sutherland Institute Vice President of Policy Derek Monson announced Jon Ammons will join Sutherland’s new stable of contributing scholars, with a focus on civic institutions.

Sometimes finding work requires upgrading skills, and faith-based organizations help here as well.