Civics Initiative
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Sutherland Institute launches new series to review civics education resources for parents
Sutherland Institute has long been committed to parents having the freedom to make educational decisions for their family – even more so during this time of uncertainty.
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Muscle up: Expert panel discusses new civics and ‘muscular activism’ as it relates to public ed
A good civics education creates informed citizens (not just activists). It will recognize the importance of absolute truth and incorporate experiential learning. And it will require adequately trained teachers.
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U.S. History of Civics part 6: Utah’s story
As Utah continues to consider national events and state academic outcomes, the discussion about civics education will continue to ramp up. The public and policymakers can make a difference in the trajectory of civics education as they learn from the…
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New Heritage Foundation National Survey Results
According to new survey results, a majority of parents and school board members want the nation’s birth to stay rooted in 1776, but some of the survey results are surprising – perhaps revealing that a reframing of America’s narrative is…
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U.S. History of Civics part 5: The early 2000s to the year 2020
There is no doubt that current political turmoil has sparked some of this renewed interest, and the continuation of this turmoil will make reforms to civics education one of the defining education policies of our day.
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U.S. History of Civics part 4: The U.S. Department of Education (as we know it) is born
The American Founders believed education was intended to help students understand their government and its limits and functions in their daily lives. This aspiration transcends partisan and ideological divides for public education, and its fulfillment should not be subject solely…
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Should a civics engagement project be required for a high school diploma?
A civics engagement project could be many things, but the goal is to put knowledge into practice. A project might be proposing solutions for cleaning a park or helping students access public transportation.
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U.S. History of Civics part 3: The ‘birth certificate’ of social studies
It’s no wonder the Founders taught that for the nation to survive each generation’s turmoil, young Americans must be taught about their unique form of government, how to engage it, and how to preserve its limits and usefulness in their…
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Riots and civic education: a way forward to a more just and merciful future
Nonviolent protests and swelling rhetoric surely have a place, but our history teaches that those who ultimately bring changes for the better are those who take responsibility and begin the process – sometimes the very long and arduous process –…
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Young activists need knowledge, tools to create lasting change
Protests-turned-rioting in Utah and across the country prompt two important questions: Do young Americans know our nation’s history of social change? And are they adequately equipped with knowledge about constructive, nonviolent activism available to them?