by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 11, 2021
3 civics lessons from Abraham Lincoln Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Did you know that Friday – Feb. 12 – is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday? Born in 1809 in Kentucky, Lincoln would become a central figure in American history – not just as the 16th president...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 11, 2021
Research shows religion improves gender equality Written by William C. Duncan One typical criticism of traditional religion is how it treats or views women, especially in family relationships. Evidence, however, points to the opposite conclusion: Religious...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 10, 2021
Are Utah social studies standards doing their job? Teaching checks and balances in grades 7-12 Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks This is part 11 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active...
by Derek Monson | Feb 10, 2021
Romney child allowance plan good for families – maybe work and government, too Written by Derek Monson Sen. Mitt Romney’s new child welfare reform legislation – the Family Security Act – has generated both support and criticism. That new ideas for federal...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 4, 2021
Lessons from the pandemic can light our nation’s path ahead Written by William C. Duncan The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the darker periods of time in the lives of many people and for our nation as a whole. But vaccines are bringing with them the hope...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 4, 2021
Are Utah social studies standards doing their job? Teaching equality before the law in grades 7-12 Written by This is part 10 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active citizens. In this part,...
