Civics Initiative
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Teaching checks and balances in grades K-6
For this fifth review, we are looking at how well standards teach the concept of checks and balances among the branches of federal government, and between state/local and federal governments (federalism).
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Teaching ‘equality before the law’ in grades K-6
Sutherland Institute is seeking to understand how well Utah’s current social studies standards help students fulfill their duties in civil society and government. For this fourth review, we are looking at how well standards teach the concept of “equality before…
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Teaching freedom of the press and media literacy in grades K-6
Equipping students to understand the skills and rights associated with this freedom is key for the next generation to promulgate the republic.
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The quality of our future depends upon understanding our past
It is time to prioritize the teaching of complete, accurate and sequential history and civics. It is time to make civics education the new STEM education movement.
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Religious Liberty, Civics and the Public Classroom
“As students properly understand the relationship between the First Amendment’s religion clauses and the public school, they will understand the proper relationship for religion in the American public square as they become adults.”
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Teaching freedom of religion in grades K-6
Sutherland Institute is seeking to understand how well Utah’s current social studies standards help students fulfill their duties in civil society and government. For this second review, we are specifically looking at freedom of religion.
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Teaching freedom of speech and a pluralistic society in grades K-6
Sutherland Institute is seeking to understand how well Utah’s current social studies standards help students fulfill their duties in civil society and government. For this first review, we are specifically looking at freedom of speech.
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Q&A: ‘Crisis roiling America … is a civic problem’
“We are encouraging parents to become informed, get involved and take leadership roles. We are working to ensure that parents know their options for obtaining school curricula. And we are working with local organizations to provide practical tools to engage…
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Q&A: Teach unbiased American history by using founding documents
“We have a crisis in civic education that can no longer be ignored….It is really a crisis of understanding and devotion. Too many young people do not understand the principles of our Founding or see America’s history as the story…
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Sutherland Institute launches new series to examine how education standards prepare students to be active citizens
In a time of civil unrest, when people are scrutinizing America’s history more than ever, we should ask: Are Utah social studies standards doing their job?