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History of parent-driven education: Part 7 – Today’s post-pandemic era to the future of parent-driven options
While all states have accepted the responsibility of creating a universal, “free” (tax-supported) education system, some states see that the objective can now be met while including a range of options.
States should welcome religiously motivated foster parents
Massachusetts’s recent decision to deny a Catholic couple the ability to foster children due to their religious beliefs stands at odds with Supreme Court precedent, lower federal court decisions, and the needs of children.
Does the Utah Constitution recognize a broad right to abortion?
The Utah Supreme Court has just concluded oral arguments in a challenge to the state’s abortion regulations.
How programs to help the poor can harm upward mobility
Imagine you're offered a raise that, if you accepted, would actually make your family worse off. This is the experience of some families in poverty when they hit something called the benefits cliff.
Rep. Stewart reflects on time in Congress, hopes to be remembered for prioritizing family
Discussing his time in Congress and what’s next, Rep. Chris Stewart kicked off Sutherland Institute’s annual Congressional Series.
History of parent-driven education: Part 6 – Vouchers, ESAs and pre-pandemic private-school choice
Even before the pandemic, education savings accounts and other types of education choice policies were gaining ground.
Wisconsin says Catholic charity group isn’t religious enough
If the government gets to decide what religious organizations are “religious enough,” it could use that authority to privilege some religious beliefs over others.
Want to Improve Education? Stop Looking to Congress
It's common for voters to complain that Congress doesn't do enough on a number of different issues, citing gridlock and political dysfunction. But what about areas where it would actually be better if Congress did less?
America is almost 250 years old. Will we see celebrations or a funeral wake?
The American Experiment relies on a public dedicated to civic virtues that promote unity rather than difference, and principle rather than politics.
History of parent-driven education: Part 7 – Today’s post-pandemic era to the future of parent-driven options
While all states have accepted the responsibility of creating a universal, “free” (tax-supported) education system, some states see that the objective can now be met while including a range of options.
States should welcome religiously motivated foster parents
Massachusetts’s recent decision to deny a Catholic couple the ability to foster children due to their religious beliefs stands at odds with Supreme Court precedent, lower federal court decisions, and the needs of children.
Does the Utah Constitution recognize a broad right to abortion?
The Utah Supreme Court has just concluded oral arguments in a challenge to the state’s abortion regulations.
How programs to help the poor can harm upward mobility
Imagine you're offered a raise that, if you accepted, would actually make your family worse off. This is the experience of some families in poverty when they hit something called the benefits cliff.
Rep. Stewart reflects on time in Congress, hopes to be remembered for prioritizing family
Discussing his time in Congress and what’s next, Rep. Chris Stewart kicked off Sutherland Institute’s annual Congressional Series.
History of parent-driven education: Part 6 – Vouchers, ESAs and pre-pandemic private-school choice
Even before the pandemic, education savings accounts and other types of education choice policies were gaining ground.
Wisconsin says Catholic charity group isn’t religious enough
If the government gets to decide what religious organizations are “religious enough,” it could use that authority to privilege some religious beliefs over others.
Want to Improve Education? Stop Looking to Congress
It's common for voters to complain that Congress doesn't do enough on a number of different issues, citing gridlock and political dysfunction. But what about areas where it would actually be better if Congress did less?
America is almost 250 years old. Will we see celebrations or a funeral wake?
The American Experiment relies on a public dedicated to civic virtues that promote unity rather than difference, and principle rather than politics.