Christine Cooke Fairbanks
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Considering copyright law and sharing curriculum
There are ways schools and districts can advance parent access to curriculum within the bounds of copyright law.
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The Mahmoud case and ongoing education policy debates
Better parent access to curriculum information is the solution to concerns about the feasibility of parent opt-outs in the Mahmoud v. Taylor case.
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Here’s how different states are approaching AI in education
About half of the states have released or endorsed guidance on AI in education; most were released in 2024.
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Utah should prepare for changes to the U.S. Department of Education. Here’s how
States may have a unique opportunity to evaluate what state and local control really means without the same pressure from D.C. that has existed in the past.
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Why parent-friendly school district websites deserve more recognition
To further advance parent access to curriculum, Sutherland Institute is launching the Partners in Learning Certificate project.
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Trump announces the U.S. Department of Education closure – what does it mean?
Many questions remain about this transition, like what it means for student loans, civil rights enforcement, and future federal education reforms.
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Parent-Driven Education in America: A Revival
While some may argue that the momentum of parent-driven education today is experimental, a look at the history of the U.S. shows that is not true.
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How to leverage local school district policy to improve education
District-level policy is an important avenue to education reform, especially in parent access to curriculum.
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Utah’s path to leadership on Artificial Intelligence in education
Utah is positioned to be a leader in AI and should continue to find ways to lead in the area of AI in education as well.
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Utah advanced parent-driven education but left reforms on the table
Legislators should explore improvements to open enrollment transparency for parents and find innovative ways to increase parent access to classroom curriculum.