by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 23, 2021
Cox’s education adviser says new tech partly to blame for uncivil civic conversations Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks “Many of those who participated in civil disagreement over the last year are decades past their last social studies course or civics...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 19, 2021
JEC panel headed by Sen. Lee says school closures have harmed students…here’s how Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The Congressional Joint Economic Committee, chaired by Utah’s Sen. Mike Lee, recently released a report called “What’s Next for...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 19, 2021
Cancel culture points to big question: Are students learning about freedom of speech? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 12 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active citizens. In...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 17, 2021
Sutherland Institute supports HCR 15 – Emphasizing the Importance of Civics Education – in committee Written by Stan Rasmussen The following statement was delivered by email on Wednesday, Feb. 17, to members of the House Education Committee during Utah’s 2021...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 11, 2021
3 civics lessons from Abraham Lincoln Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Did you know that Friday – Feb. 12 – is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday? Born in 1809 in Kentucky, Lincoln would become a central figure in American history – not just as the 16th president...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 10, 2021
Are Utah social studies standards doing their job? Teaching checks and balances in grades 7-12 Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 11 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active...
