
Written by Sutherland Institute
April 16, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (April 16, 2025) – Today, Sutherland Institute announced the creation of a new certificate of recognition for Utah school districts. The Partners in Learning Certificate will provide public recognition for school districts that excel in fostering openness, trust, and collaboration between schools and families through ease of parental access to information about curriculum on district websites.
Starting today, school districts will receive a rubric with details of how to obtain the certificate. Sutherland will announce certificate recipients on Monday, June 2.
For more information regarding Sutherland’s Partners in Learning Certification, review our Insights article via the button below.
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