by Derek Monson | Jun 8, 2021
The hard work on critical race theory is just beginning Written by Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune. The state Board of Education has unanimously approved a new rule to address the controversy surrounding critical race theory (CRT) in public...
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...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 4, 2021
Sutherland on KUER: Discussing new civics education data Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This week Sutherland Institute released new civics education data showing Utahns believe that civics education is one of the top three most important school subjects...
by Sutherland Institute | Jun 1, 2021
Sutherland Institute releases part 1 from major study on civics ed in Utah Written by Sutherland Institute 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...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | May 26, 2021
What is Utah’s Portrait of a Graduate and how can it help parents? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks 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...
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...
