Christine Cooke Fairbanks
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Teaching America’s 250th shouldn’t be controversial. Good public policy can help.
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is a unique and valuable opportunity for civics education.
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Education choice in court. What do current lawsuits mean for the future?
Families are already demanding more choices, and that expectation will be very hard to quash, even amid challenges to specific education-choice structures.
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Hurdles facing education choice programs across the nation
Education choice programs will need ongoing support and improvement. False narratives should be corrected, but real issues should be resolved.
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What Trump’s education budget means for state lawmakers in 2026
Trump’s new education budget seeks to reduce funding overall, eliminating and streamlining programs, similar to last year.
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Sutherland Institute’s public comment on the new civics course standards
The passage of last year’s H.B. 381 and this year’s H.B. 312 and S.B. 268 adjust Utah’s civics and social studies requirements.
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2026 Status of Utah Open Enrollment Policy and Compliance
The following report announces districts that have earned an Open Enrollment Excellence Certificate, reviews the current state of open enrollment in Utah, and highlights opportunities for improvement.
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Requiring school accreditation and education choice
Lawmakers should be cautious about introducing a requirement for accrediting private schools in education choice programs.
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Why the definition of “private schools” matters for education choice
Utah’s recently concluded legislative session sparked debate about the definition of “private schools” in state law.
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What did Utah lawmakers accomplish on education this session?
Utah’s 2026 legislative session brought major education policy changes, from literacy reform to technology limits and updates to the Utah Fits All Scholarship program.
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Proposed changes to Utah Fits All Scholarship program will support families
H.B. 467 updates the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, balancing accountability, private school flexibility, extracurricular access, and expanded education choice.