Education
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Critical race theory – in the words of critical race theorists
Of course, while there are problems with CRT, the real source of our problems is the need to reform civics education in Utah.
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The Sutherland Institute Civics Initiative, featuring Yuval Levin
Now is the time to respond with a reprioritization of citizenship, not indoctrination, with a sequential, accurate, consistent and complete study of history, civics and government, one that allows for all perspectives – past and present – with critical thinking…
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Learning about America through primary sources: Bill of Rights
The famous Bill of Rights is simply the first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States. It is considered to be the codification of some of the most fundamental individual rights, so fundamental, in fact, that there was…
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Sutherland on KSLNewsRadio: Rediscover civics education
There is a difference between uninformed, misinformed and disinformed. None are ideal in preserving self-government.
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Learning about America through primary sources: Constitution of the United States
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. This founding document – created on Sept. 17, 1787 – lays out the rules, organization and operations of our government. This is part 2…
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Civics education data: Where parents and teachers agree
New education survey data released by Sutherland Institute show that while parents may not always have a high opinion about curriculum, Utah parents have a high opinion of their kids’ teachers. Even better, parents and teacher share many opinions when…
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Sutherland Institute releases part 2 from major study on civics ed
In-depth discussion with Utah teachers and parents (over a five-day period) revealed how K-12 educators, as well as parents of K-12 students, feel about the state of social studies and civics education today.
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Civics Education in America: A brief history
Before we can know which direction a civics education renewal should take, we must understand how civics education got to its current state. That means understanding how civics education has evolved through the history of the United States.
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Civics ed must return to top of the list for school priorities
It is time to restore civics education – both the current coursework and the broader mission of our schools. The successful navigation of the next controversial or perplexing moment depends upon it.
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Better civics ed is the real answer in critical race theory debate
Both the State Board of Education and the Utah Legislature recently took initial steps to address public concerns over the possibility of the ideas of critical race theory (CRT) showing up in K-12 classrooms. But is the debate actually focusing…