by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 6, 2020
Public schools should consider hybrid homeschooling this fall Written by Recently Gov. Gary Herbert approved the Utah state school board’s plan to reopen public schools for the upcoming school year. Districts are currently conducting focus groups to discover...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 1, 2020
U.S. History of Civics part 4: The U.S. Department of Education (as we know it) is born Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The following essay is part 4 in a series that discusses the history of civics education in America. U.S. History of Civics part 1:...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 30, 2020
Supreme Court says states cannot discriminate against religious schools – here’s our analysis Written by William C. Duncan The Supreme Court issued a consequential religious freedom opinion this morning, Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. Case...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 29, 2020
‘Enormous challenge’ ahead for students returning to public ed this fall Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks With COVID-19 spiking again across the state, parents and other education leaders are asking: What’s next? Education expert Frederick Hess said...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 25, 2020
Should a civics engagement project be required for a high school diploma? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Would you like to offer your input on the new civics engagement project pilot program that was passed during the 2020 state legislative session?...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 23, 2020
GOP candidates for Utah governor: Where do they stand on education? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Disclaimer: This post is produced solely to inform Utahns about education policy issues. Sutherland does not endorse any candidate running for governor,...