Civics Initiative
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Sutherland submits public comment on Biden administration’s proposed rule on civics ed
The following is a public comment given by Sutherland Institute on May 19, 2021, regarding a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Sutherland Institute statement on Critical Race Theory
Sutherland Institute submitted the following statement to Gov. Spencer J. Cox in response to calls for a ban on Critical Race Theory.
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Utah requires character and civics ed in an integrated curriculum – do our schools comply?
Good civics education policy already exists in the law. Let’s look locally to determine how well our schools are teaching what is required of them by law.
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The U.S. is losing its civics education — here’s how to turn it around
We can no longer avoid this harsh truth: Despite the high value we place on education, we have allowed an atrophy to occur. We have ignored the gradual reduction of history and civics and accepted the erosion of content and…
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Q&A with David Bobb from Bill of Rights Institute
“Civics education has become as polarized as the nation. Progressives have one version, and conservatives have another. This is a big problem because sound history should tell our common story, and civics should help us chart our common future,” says…
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Buzzwords and inside baseball: 8 Utah ed questions clarified
What’s the difference between curriculum and standards? What is civics education versus social studies? What is Critical Race Theory?
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Key takeaways: How can standards for Utah social studies and civics education be improved?
Starting last fall, Sutherland Institute decided to review the Utah social studies standards in grades K-12 by analyzing them for how well they address five fundamental American principles and share what we’ve learned. Here are a few key takeaways.
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Keeping an eye on power: checks and balances for grades 7-12
It’s no surprise that the Founders created a government that corrals and channels power to very specific actions through a system of checks and balances. This is part 16 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education…
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Civics education is a hot topic – here’s how the 2021 Legislature handled it
Civics education is top of mind for many Americans. Because of the unrest of last year and this one, it’s become a new hot topic in education reform.
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Hot-button issue of equality in 7-12 standards
Equality remains a hot-button issue in America today. Students are hearing about and navigating the topic of equality now more than ever before. Are they equipped? The public school system is constantly updating its standards with the hope of helping…