Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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Parents and religious freedom
Mahmoud v. Taylor is one of the most significant cases of the U.S. Supreme Court’s current term.
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Considering copyright law and sharing curriculum
There are ways schools and districts can advance parent access to curriculum within the bounds of copyright law.
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The Mahmoud case and ongoing education policy debates
Better parent access to curriculum information is the solution to concerns about the feasibility of parent opt-outs in the Mahmoud v. Taylor case.
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Utah Fits All legal fight demonstrates why we need judicial reform
The Utah Legislature has recently explored changes to the judicial system but the discussion over those changes has not focused on relevant concerns.
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Trump’s Executive Orders: bold action, or unconstitutional overreach?
Executive orders that carry out existing law or direct the work of executive branch agencies are appropriate uses of presidential power. Those that coopt the power of the other branches are not.
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Here’s how different states are approaching AI in education
About half of the states have released or endorsed guidance on AI in education; most were released in 2024.
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New research shows why religiously motivated colleges and universities offer far-reaching benefits
Religious schools created much of the infrastructure for education historically and continue to educate many students.
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Why parent-friendly school district websites deserve more recognition
To further advance parent access to curriculum, Sutherland Institute is launching the Partners in Learning Certificate project.
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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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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.