by Derek Monson | Aug 6, 2021
‘It’s better to aim high’: Q&A on Utah State School Board’s revision of social studies standards Written by States with “exemplary” civics and history standards typically include four elements. This is the conclusion from a Sutherland Institute Q&A...
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 Derek Monson | Jul 28, 2021
Civics lies at the heart of ‘the Utah way’ Written by The Salt Lake Tribune recently published two articles exploring the definition of the concept of “the Utah way” in state politics and policymaking. Having asked several dozen politicians, activists, and...
by Derek Monson | Jul 27, 2021
If not a CRT ban – then what? Written by Local news media continue to report on critical race theory (or the specter of it) in K-12 public schools. The continued salience of the issue raises the question of what, if anything, can be done to address legitimate...
by Derek Monson | Jul 22, 2021
Report calls Utah civics, history standards ‘mediocre’ – despite their strengths – compared with other states Written by NPR recently published a news story about a Fordham Institute report rating state K-12 civics and history standards across the U.S. based...
by Derek Monson | Jul 15, 2021
Survey results suggest civics is a priority to Utah communities of color Written by A recently released opinion survey of parents and teachers in Utah found broad support for civics education reform that prioritizes civics and history education on par with...
