by Derek Monson | Sep 30, 2021
A thoughtful discussion of critical race theory and civics education Written by I participated this week in a panel discussion about critical race theory. My position was that the level of controversy over CRT in public schools is a symptom of the larger...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Sep 29, 2021
Learning about America through primary sources: Emancipation Proclamation Written by This is part 6 in Sutherland’s new series highlighting primary sources from American history in the hopes of enriching civics education. To help teachers and students...
by Derek Monson | Sep 24, 2021
Strengthen education choice – and depoliticize the classroom Written by In a recent Heterodox Dialogue on education choice and viewpoint diversity, scholar Greg Forster explained how education choice helps depoliticize the classroom: Choice would get...
by Derek Monson | Sep 23, 2021
Is CRT showing up in Utah public schools? Written by Previous Sutherland Institute blog posts have looked at the words of critical race theorists to determine what CRT is and understand its core concepts. After gaining a deep understanding of the basics, it...
by Derek Monson | Sep 16, 2021
A summary of Utah’s education choice options (and how they help depoliticize the classroom) Written by Utah Sen. Mike Lee made headlines this week after joining an amicus brief on a Supreme Court case at the intersection of religious freedom and education...
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...
