by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 19, 2021
Cancel culture points to big question: Are students learning about freedom of speech? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 12 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active citizens. In...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 17, 2021
Sutherland Institute supports HCR 15 – Emphasizing the Importance of Civics Education – in committee Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The following statement was delivered by email on Wednesday, Feb. 17, to members of the House Education Committee during...
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 This is part 10 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active citizens. In this part,...
