Cox’s education adviser says new tech partly to blame for uncivil civic conversations Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks “Many of those who participated in civil disagreement over the last year are decades past their last social studies course or civics...
JEC panel headed by Sen. Lee says school closures have harmed students…here’s how Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The Congressional Joint Economic Committee, chaired by Utah’s Sen. Mike Lee, recently released a report called “What’s Next for...
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...
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...
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...
