by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 11, 2021
3 civics lessons from Abraham Lincoln Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Did you know that Friday – Feb. 12 – is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday? Born in 1809 in Kentucky, Lincoln would become a central figure in American history – not just as the 16th president...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 10, 2021
Are Utah social studies standards doing their job? Teaching checks and balances in grades 7-12 Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 11 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 4, 2021
Are Utah social studies standards doing their job? Teaching equality before the law in grades 7-12 Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 10 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 4, 2021
Are Utah social studies standards doing their job? Teaching freedom of the press in grades 7-12 Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 9 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jan 28, 2021
Biden’s opportunities to lead out in education Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks President Joe Biden has asked for American unity – a tall order in a nation whose division has driven news headlines for the past year (or more). But one place to start is an...