by Sutherland Institute | Jun 1, 2021
Sutherland Institute releases part 1 from major study on civics ed in Utah Written by SALT LAKE CITY—This week Sutherland Institute released the findings from a major statewide study on the topic of civics education. In an effort to understand more about the...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | May 26, 2021
What is Utah’s Portrait of a Graduate and how can it help parents? Written by With so much work to be done in Utah civics education, it can be overwhelming for parents to know what to do. As the state moves forward with civics education reforms, it’s...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | May 26, 2021
Intro to new series: Putting primary sources into civics ed Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The need for primary source documents in civics education Reforms to history and civics education need to prioritize students having access to primary source...
by Derek Monson | May 24, 2021
Cox and legislators make wise move on critical race theory Written by What a difference a few days (and cooler heads) can make. Utah lawmakers rightly and properly detailed their concerns – in companion House and Senate resolutions – about specific critical...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | May 20, 2021
Sutherland submits public comment on Biden administration’s proposed rule on civics ed Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The following is a public comment given by Sutherland Institute on May 19, 2021, regarding a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of...
by Sutherland Institute | May 17, 2021
Sutherland Institute statement on Critical Race Theory Written by Sutherland Institute SALT LAKE CITY—Sutherland Institute submitted the following statement to Gov. Spencer J. Cox in response to calls for a ban on Critical Race Theory. It can be attributed to...