Sutherland Institute
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Education pluralism: the state of microschools
Microschools allow fewer students than in a traditional school to meet in a mixed-age environment, much like a one-room schoolhouse.
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Democracy abroad: 2022 in review
We live in an unavoidably interconnected world in which the choices of one nation have not just an effect on its own citizens or its geographical neighbors, but on the global system.
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Biden’s signature on marriage act is vindication of the Utah compromise
Finding legislative consensus requires us to set aside our prejudices – both those against LGBTQ Americans and those against religious Americans.
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National political leaders are learning what Utah already knows: Vote by mail works
Republican Party leaders have begun openly recognizing the value of voting by mail and casting ballots before Election Day. They should look to Utah to see vote-by-mail elections done well.
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Silencing religious voices weakens support for human dignity
Sutherland Institute has filed an amicus brief with the Utah Supreme Court to address the question of religious influence on abortion law and respond to possible misconceptions.
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Education pluralism: The state of virtual schools
Families looking for flexibility of time and location while having structure or curriculum organized may be the most interested in virtual schools.
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Religion is part of the solution
Half of Americans question whether religion is part of the solution to our nation’s problems, yet churches help with emergency aid, mental health, education and gender equality.
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Life’s complexities demand accommodation of religious practice in policymaking
The debate over the Respect for Marriage Act highlights different concerns and approaches to laws impacting religious freedom – even among those who agree about the importance of religious freedom.
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Education pluralism: The state of magnet schools
A magnet school exists within a public school district and has a specific theme – which could include STEM, performing arts, International Baccalaureate, or career and technical education.
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Policymakers should take note of changing school enrollment patterns
Sutherland’s Derek Monson writes about how his family struggled to adapt to the pandemic’s disruption of education. New data show they aren’t alone – millions of parents looked for other options when traditional schools stayed closed.