by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 14, 2026
Education policy needs less symbolic action, more real impact Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks For the first time ever, articles of impeachment have been filed against a U.S. secretary of education. The effort is political posturing – lacking substance and votes –...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 30, 2026
What have we learned about education policy in 250 years? Written by Our nation’s survival is still dependent on the quality of our civics education; new survey results show there is a lot of work to do. Those closest to the student are best equipped to make education...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 23, 2026
Virtual learning: From online schools to AI tools Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Utah policymakers should approach education technology with a balanced principle: protect technologies that expand family choice while honestly evaluating their results. Virtual...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 19, 2026
Christine Cooke Fairbanks written testimony for a U.S. Senate Committee hearing: The Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks SUTHERLAND INSTITUTE STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD Christine Cooke Fairbanks...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 11, 2026
Prayer, Pluralism, and Public Schools Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Originally published by Public Square Magazine. Education policy observers are carefully watching a renewed debate about religion in public schools. With new federal guidance on school prayer...
