Sutherland Institute
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How the Constitution can repair today’s social discourse
As we clamor for unity and civil discourse, it’s important to remember how we treat those with whom we disagree and look to the Constitution as a unifying bond.
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Cedar Park v. Kreidler
Until recently, supporters and opponents of abortion rights acknowledged that coercing religious organizations to support abortion triggers profound questions of religious freedom.
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Trump announces the U.S. Department of Education closure – what does it mean?
Many questions remain about this transition, like what it means for student loans, civil rights enforcement, and future federal education reforms.
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A big step toward protecting kids from app stores
Utah’s new legislation addresses parents’ concerns, doesn’t tax state or local resources for enforcement, and is popular with the public. Other states should see it as a model.
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Parent-Driven Education in America: A Revival
While some may argue that the momentum of parent-driven education today is experimental, a look at the history of the U.S. shows that is not true.
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How to leverage local school district policy to improve education
District-level policy is an important avenue to education reform, especially in parent access to curriculum.
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Sutherland releases working paper on parent-driven education
Sutherland Institute released new research on parent-driven education in America from education policy fellow Christine Cooke Fairbanks.
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Utah legislative fights over judiciary highlight need to reinforce separation of powers
The intertwined principles of judicial independence and judicial restraint should guide future legislative efforts.
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Utah’s recent legislative debate over judicial reform should prompt renewed focus on proper separation of powers
Judicial independence ensures justices can faithfully guard our Constitution and the laws made according to its authority.
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Utah’s path to leadership on Artificial Intelligence in education
Utah is positioned to be a leader in AI and should continue to find ways to lead in the area of AI in education as well.