Sutherland Institute
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‘It’s better to aim high’: Q&A on Utah State School Board’s revision of social studies standards
States with “exemplary” civics and history standards typically include four elements. This is the conclusion from a Sutherland Institute Q&A with Fordham Institute senior researcher David Griffith, who co-authored a recent analysis of every state’s civics and history standards, in…
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Sutherland encourages education vision that sees beyond CRT
A debate of this magnitude, and of such consequence in the long term, calls for a more disciplined and principled approach. It demands that we as a state apply the lessons of history, civics, and the principles of freedom –…
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Decision on Colorado wedding website designer may have big implications
A recent decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit – the regional federal court that includes Utah – raises significant issues of free speech and religious freedom that are likely to reverberate into the future.
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Biden’s on a judge-nominating streak – here’s a primer on federal courts
A recent news story pointed out that President Joe Biden has begun his administration with a strong record for getting new federal judges confirmed. Since taking office, he has managed to secure the confirmation of eight federal judges, more than…
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Civics lies at the heart of ‘the Utah way’
With vision, leadership and sufficient efforts on the ground, we can muster the political will to plant “the Utah way” in the hearts and minds of future generations.
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If not a CRT ban – then what?
So if a destructive CRT ban is at best a partial policy solution – which may ultimately prove ineffective – what are the alternative (or perhaps additional) policy options that leaders should consider?
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Are religious-freedom conflicts linked to lack of religious affiliation?
The report not only describes national affiliation trends, but also includes county-level data on religious affiliation. This allows for a high-level look at possible correlation between government limitations on religious practice and the percentage of a state’s population that is…
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Prescription Drugs 101: Understanding the price you pay at the pharmacy
The pandemic has shown how valuable an effective and free market for prescription drugs is to Americans’ well-being and health – the market produced multiple safe and effective COVID vaccines in record time.
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Report calls Utah civics, history standards ‘mediocre’ – despite their strengths – compared with other states
NPR recently published a news story about a Fordham Institute report rating state K-12 civics and history standards across the U.S. based on their content, rigor, clarity and organization. Utah was rated “mediocre” with a C grade in both areas.
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Studies show religion can help protect against drug abuse risk
The protection offered by religion and religious practice against drug abuse and addiction is so strong that Grim argues “the decline in religious affiliation presents a growing national health concern.”