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 William C. Duncan | May 26, 2021
The religious ideas that helped foment the American Revolution Written by William C. Duncan In previous posts, we have noted ways in which religious ideas and people of faith helped shape the freedoms of the United States. All of this, however, would have...
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...
by Derek Monson | May 24, 2021
The For the People Act is really just the opposite Written by Originally published in Deseret News. Voting is the voice of the people. Free and fair elections are a democratic institution and building block of free society — embodying the principle of the...
by Derek Monson | May 24, 2021
Cox and legislators make wise move on critical race theory Written by What a difference a few days (and cooler heads) can make. Utah lawmakers rightly and properly detailed their concerns – in companion House and Senate resolutions – about specific critical...
