by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 31, 2021
Buzzwords and inside baseball: 8 Utah ed questions clarified Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks 1. What’s the difference between curriculum and standards? Curriculum is the content taught in a course, field of study, program or school. In Utah, curriculum...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 26, 2021
Key takeaways: How can standards for Utah social studies and civics education be improved? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks During the 2021 Utah legislative session, the Legislature passed HCR 15 – Concurrent Resolution Emphasizing the Importance of...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 15, 2021
Keeping an eye on power: checks and balances for grades 7-12 Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 16 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active citizens. In this part, we analyze...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 10, 2021
Civics education is a hot topic – here’s how the 2021 Legislature handled it Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Civics education is top of mind for many Americans. Because of the unrest of last year and this one, it’s become a new hot topic in education...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 4, 2021
Hot-button issue of equality in 7-12 standards Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 15 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active citizens. In this part, we analyze current social...