by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Aug 12, 2025
What’s the purpose of public education in 2025? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The purpose of education – and public education specifically – has morphed over time. We have the chance to define the purpose of public education in 2025, and it ought to help...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Aug 6, 2025
More districts earn Partners in Learning certificates by improving their website Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks New districts qualify for the Partners in Learning Certificate, including: Canyons and Ogden school districts. Sutherland Institute’s effort to...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 29, 2025
Are states moving toward constitutional protections for parents’ rights? Written by Even if states do not include specific language in their own state constitutions stating that parents’ rights (and specifically in education) are protected, they ultimately are....
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 22, 2025
New federal education changes are coming. Here’s how Utah should prepare Written by Originally published in Utah Policy. “Expect the unexpected” could be the motto for state education leaders right now, but “Prepare for the unexpected” is better. Within the past few...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 15, 2025
Why state constitutional amendments and statutes both matter Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks There are multiple ways that fundamental rights, such as parents’ rights, are protected, including constitutional provisions, statutes, case law, and even rules and...
