Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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Take a step back from the ballot initiative hot takes and take a look at the big questions
How could the Utah Supreme Court conclude that the constitution’s reference to “legislative power” contains an unwritten limitation on that power?
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What self-reports of parent and teacher efforts reveal for reform
Self-reports of teachers sharing curriculum and parent involvement highlight inconsistencies that public policy can help address.
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The most ‘consequential’ election
While politicos every four years refer to the next presidential election as “the most consequential in American history,” none compares to 1860.
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How information lag could be impacting the parent-teacher partnership
Recent polling shows that parents and teachers diverge on views of curriculum access and satisfaction with Canvas. Helping parents access what’s already available to them could help.
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Rewarding teachers who make curriculum accessible to parents
New polling shows that parents and teachers diverge on curriculum accessibility. Voluntary incentive programs could help close the gap.
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2 ways that policymakers can support public schools trying to do more with less
Lawmakers could consider offering incentives – instead of giving mandates – and help facilitate parent engagement.
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9th Circuit upholds religious universities’ Title IX exemptions
If it chose to act, Congress could further secure the religious freedom protections upheld by the court.
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The importance of federalism and Utah’s public lands lawsuit
A recent Sutherland Institute Congressional Series event featured Representative Celeste Maloy discussing the importance of federalism.
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Simple reforms to make school district websites better for parents
Districts can make sure information about curriculum is easy to find, that it’s organized in a user-friendly way, and that links are working and updated.
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Missing the significance of the voter initiative amendment
So far, the debate over the amendment is missing one of the most important constitutional principles at stake: the separation of powers.