by Derek Monson | Jul 22, 2021
Report calls Utah civics, history standards ‘mediocre’ – despite their strengths – compared with other states Written by NPR recently published a news story about a Fordham Institute report rating state K-12 civics and history standards across the U.S. based...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 21, 2021
Studies show religion can help protect against drug abuse risk Written by Provisional data point to a significant increase in overdose deaths in the United States coinciding with the pandemic. As an article in the Deseret News summarizes: “Drug overdose...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 16, 2021
Small shifts in religious affiliation and law may improve climate for religious freedom Written by As significant legal and demographic changes have spread across the country in the past few decades, conflicts involving religious freedom have also increased....
by Derek Monson | Jul 15, 2021
Survey results suggest civics is a priority to Utah communities of color Written by A recently released opinion survey of parents and teachers in Utah found broad support for civics education reform that prioritizes civics and history education on par with...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 14, 2021
Religious freedom at the Supreme Court: Where we are, and what’s next Written by Over the past few years – in the face of lamentable congressional impotence and inaction on most difficult policy issues – the U.S. Supreme Court has actively shaped the legal...
by Derek Monson | Jul 13, 2021
Pandemic lesson: Curriculum transparency helps parents, can improve civics education Written by As a parent of a soon-to-be fourth grader, I’ve had a close-up view of the educational experience during the pandemic. The transition to remote learning to finish...
