by Rick B. Larsen | Oct 20, 2021
Why complete transparency is needed in deciding what to teach in the classroom Written by Originally published by Deseret News. Public policy debates always involve competing views among diverse stakeholders. As the 2022 legislative session approaches, there...
by Rick B. Larsen | Sep 10, 2021
History, memory and the importance of reflecting on 9/11 Written by 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 discussion. As we...
by Rick B. Larsen | Aug 5, 2021
Sutherland encourages education vision that sees beyond CRT Written by 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 controversial reactions to...
by Rick B. Larsen | Jun 24, 2021
Sutherland on KSLNewsRadio: Rediscover civics education Written by 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 and present —...
by Rick B. Larsen | Jun 7, 2021
Mask mandates. Instruction on race. Utah’s civic education is under debate. It’s time to seize the moment Written by Originally published by Deseret News. Right now, Utah is experiencing challenging — even combative — debates over social issues and...
