Impact Analysis
Impact Analysis: Extended research, data, and policy recommendations from Sutherland experts. For elected officials, public policy experts, and members of the media.
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Survey: Utah voters think elected officials, not judges, should choose congressional maps
A new survey reveals Utah voters want elected officials, not judges, leading redistricting, with a commission providing support.
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Examining school “capacity” in Utah’s open enrollment law
An examination of Utah’s open enrollment system reveals inconsistent district reporting, confusing definitions of school capacity, and barriers for parents seeking school choice. Policy reforms could bring transparency, accountability, and simplicity to the process.
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Navigating Public Ed: Assisting parents with public school choice
A statewide public school choice navigator could make school transfers simpler, more transparent, and parent-driven.
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New national survey data sheds light on the “silent, struggling subset” of American men
This report provides a brief profile of preliminary data that is encouraging – but also highlights some concerning trends that warrant further attention.
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Survey data shows progressive ideology is creating fissures in Jewish students’ views on Israel
College campuses have been a hotbed for anti-Israel sentiment. Is that sentiment evident within the Jewish community itself?
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App store regulations are necessary, constitutional, and popular
In the absence of age verification requirements, there are no limitations on what apps children or youth can download. This raises at least two significant concerns.
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How 16 Utah school districts are strengthening parental partnership through online access
Parents and schools are better education partners when schools provide parents with access to curriculum information and parents effectively utilize it to support their students.
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What Utahns think about transparency of school district open enrollment data
New Sutherland Institute/Y2 Analytics survey data – broken out into political groups and age ranges – provides insight into attitudes toward open enrollment data reform at the school district level.
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The hidden directives that issue from D.C.
The Legislature has passed a bill requiring Utah agencies to publish guidance they receive from federal agencies. A new Sutherland/Y2 survey suggests strong support for this approach.
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A deeper look at Utah voters’ support for requiring app stores to verify age
The Legislature’s app store bill was approved unanimously by a Senate committee and by the full Senate on a vote of 24-1. It will go to the Utah House next.