Education
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Proposed changes to Utah Fits All Scholarship program will support families
H.B. 467 updates the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, balancing accountability, private school flexibility, extracurricular access, and expanded education choice.
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A parent-centered, state-based rebirth of American K-12 education
As U.S. education outcomes stagnate despite soaring spending, states are leading a parent-centered revolution through school choice, ESAs, charter schools, and open enrollment.
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New Open Enrollment Bill: Frequently Asked Questions
This legislation increases access to information about transfers between public district schools by implementing a state-level report of open enrollment data.
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Sutherland Institute submits public comment on adding the Success Sequence to Utah Health Education Core Standards
Sutherland Institute is eager to see information about the Success Sequence added to Utah’s Health Education Core Standards.
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Education choice principles Utah should not forget
Utah legislators in the current session should remember how the state became a leader in education choice: by focusing on giving parents real options.
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We need to improve literacy. Is education choice part of the solution?
Overcoming this literacy crisis will require a concerted effort, and the legislature’s approach to zeroing in on individualized plans makes a lot of sense.
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Utah open enrollment needs to be more parent-friendly
Legislators can easily improve open enrollment so that public schools remain an attractive option in an era of education choice.
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Celebrating school districts that lead on open enrollment
Sutherland Institute will review all districts and recognize those that excel at sharing open enrollment information with Utah parents.
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It’s National School Choice Week. How much education choice does Utah have?
New national rankings show Utah as a leader in education choice, but slipping momentum highlights key reforms lawmakers should pursue.
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The constitutional case for Utah Fits All
The Utah Supreme Court is reviewing a challenge to education scholarships for families in need. A careful reading of the Utah constitution shows the Legislature has clear authority to support students beyond the public school system.