by Derek Monson | Jan 14, 2022
Learning from the example of Martin Luther King Jr. Written by Derek Monson January 14, 2022 Fictional heroes are often venerated in popular media and entertainment for their superhuman accomplishments. Next week we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – an...
by Derek Monson | Jan 6, 2022
2022 brings opportunity to renew the parent-teacher partnership Written by Derek Monson January 6, 2022 A new year brings opportunities to renew relationships by making new commitments, priorities and choices. In the realm of education, this is especially true for...
by Derek Monson | Dec 17, 2021
Utah’s successful vote-by-mail program Written by Derek Monson December 17, 2021 A group recently submitted an application for a ballot initiative that would repeal access to vote by mail (VBM) for most Utahns, based on fears over the security of vote by...
by Derek Monson | Dec 16, 2021
Learning about America through primary sources: Brown v. Board of Education Written by Derek Monson December 16, 2021 This is part 12 in the Sutherland series highlighting primary sources from American history in the hopes of enriching civics education. To...
by Derek Monson | Dec 10, 2021
Learning about America through primary sources: Plessy v. Ferguson Written by Derek Monson December 10, 2021 This is part 11 in the Sutherland series highlighting primary sources from American history in the hopes of enriching civics education. To help...
by Derek Monson | Dec 8, 2021
Deaths of 2 WWII heroes should remind us of history’s lessons Written by Derek Monson December 8, 2021 On December 3, the final living World War II “Band of Brothers” officer, Edward Shames, died. Two days later, former U.S. senator, World War II veteran and...
by Derek Monson | Dec 6, 2021
Scholarly research should help quiet political controversy around vote by mail Written by Derek Monson December 6, 2021 A recent political brouhaha in Northern Utah regarding election security has been followed up by local news coverage about how election...
by Derek Monson | Nov 26, 2021
New teacher guidelines would strengthen their standing Written by Derek Monson November 26, 2021 Originally published by Deseret News. The first legislative proposal to expand transparency in Utah’s public school curriculum was presented to policymakers this...
by Derek Monson | Nov 18, 2021
Solving our civic challenges: A Q&A with Andy Smarick Written by Derek Monson November 18, 2021 Many disagreements in politics and public policy come down to differences in “fundamental principles and priorities,” according to Andy Smarick, senior fellow...
by Derek Monson | Nov 17, 2021
Civic commitments are an intrinsic part of American national holidays Written by Derek Monson November 17, 2021 In our minds, we usually link Thanksgiving and Christmas with the things that are most important – gratitude, family, friends, and holiday...
