Sutherland Institute
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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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Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulation
Utah has joined other states in urging Congress to consider a campaign finance amendment grounded in federalism and state authority.
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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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Sutherland submits amicus brief to Utah Supreme Court defending Utah Fits All Program
The case follows the ruling by Utah Third District Judge Laura Scott that the Utah Fits All scholarship program is unconstitutional.
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Brown v. Labresh
A court cannot add language to a constitutional provision and then use the judicially amended version to resolve disputes under the law.
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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.
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Best practices districts use to share information with parents
Utah law requires school districts to publish open enrollment data, but some go further. Here are best practices that make district websites more transparent and parent-friendly.
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Loneliness is not a mystery. We’ve known the cure for decades
America’s loneliness crisis is not a personal failure but the result of weakened families, faith communities, and civic institutions, and restoring participation is the real solution.
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Banning phones and boosting literacy: Utah’s 2026 education legislative priorities
As Utah’s 2026 legislative session approaches, lawmakers weigh education bills on technology, literacy, school choice, governance, and funding.
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Let states fix the welfare system that Washington broke
The Upward Mobility Act takes an essential step toward eliminating benefit cliffs, thus reducing government dependence and promoting self-reliance.