by Rick B. Larsen | Feb 7, 2022
Polarization prevents healthy debate and learning. Can we change this? Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published by Deseret News. When issues of shared importance — like race, equality, immigration, climate change and crime — most always break along party...
by Rick B. Larsen | Oct 20, 2021
Why complete transparency is needed in deciding what to teach in the classroom Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published by Deseret News. Public policy debates always involve competing views among diverse stakeholders. As the 2022 legislative session...
by Rick B. Larsen | Sep 10, 2021
History, memory and the importance of reflecting on 9/11 Written by Rick B. Larsen A debate among historians has to do with history vs. memory. The anniversary of historically significant events brings renewed relevance to this academic but important...
by Rick B. Larsen | Aug 5, 2021
Sutherland encourages education vision that sees beyond CRT Written by Rick B. Larsen The controversy around critical race theory (CRT) in Utah classrooms has reached a new level of division. First, some voices are suggesting, wrongly, that their...
by Rick B. Larsen | Jun 24, 2021
Sutherland on KSLNewsRadio: Rediscover civics education Written by Rick B. Larsen https://youtu.be/VFWzQY_HwKA There is a difference between uninformed, misinformed and disinformed. None are ideal in preserving self-government. Voices from the past...
