Sutherland Institute
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Faithful, long marriages linked to religiosity (and large, low-budget weddings)
High-profile divorces can invite introspection about what makes marriage last. Those who seem to have everything going for them but still split can make others feel that marriage success is random or out of reach. There are factors, however, that…
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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…
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Learning about America through primary sources: The Declaration of Independence
This is part 1 in Sutherland’s new series highlighting primary sources from American history in the hopes of enriching civics education.
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The hard work on critical race theory is just beginning
Those who genuinely prioritize the improvement of Utahns’ lives (including the next generation’s education) through good public policy – as opposed to those who prioritize a personal, political, ideological or policy agenda – should strive to accomplish it. If we…
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Mask mandates. Instruction on race. Utah’s civic education is under debate. It’s time to seize the moment
Right now, Utah is experiencing challenging — even combative — debates over social issues and appropriate K-12 education curriculum. At its core, this challenging moment has to do with parents feeling a loss of control over the education and well-being…
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San Francisco archbishop’s abortion letter rooted in this ancient tradition
Even if we do not agree with a particular religious claim made on a political leader, the invocation of a religious accountability is an important reminder of the great achievement that constitutional accountability is in our political system. It reminds…
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Sutherland on KUER: Discussing new civics education data
Christine Cooke Fairbanks, Sutherland Institute’s education policy fellow, chatted with Jon Reed at KUER to talk about the key takeaways from the data, including the fact that parents generally have a high opinion of their schools, Utah parents want more…
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Death and religion: A surprising example of practical policy solutions
The death penalty and religious freedom are both issues that regularly drive disagreement and cause controversy. Unexpectedly, when mixed together, they are also leading to some consensus solutions – showing that we can in fact find politically practical policy solutions…
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Sutherland Institute releases part 1 from major study on civics ed in Utah
In an effort to understand more about the state of civics education in Utah – its connection to societal distress and to other relevant education topics – Sutherland commissioned a multi-part study conducted by Heart+Mind Strategies in March and April…