Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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Utah Supreme Court’s ruling on voter initiative case seems to stray into policymaking
Judges have a critical role in protecting the integrity of the laws enacted by the people through their constitutions.
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Does Canvas give parents robust access to curriculum?
Widespread availability of Canvas isn’t the end of the quest for more parent access to learning tools – it should spark discussion about how to achieve a higher parent access standard.
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New Sutherland survey reflects optimism about religious freedom in Utah
Large majority of likely voters in Utah – even among those who are not religious – agree that religious freedom is a net benefit for society.
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Who governs education in Utah?
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has announced his new senior advisor of education, prompting interest in Cox’s education priorities. But in Utah, the governor has less direct policymaking influence in education than other entities. Here’s an explanation.
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How does the ‘YES’ program teach the success sequence?
Nonprofit offers research-based health education programs that could align well with Utah’s grade 7-12 standards and help teach outcomes of the success sequence.
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The rise of ‘faction’: The presidential election of 1800 set the standard for acrimony
The political propaganda and hot-button issues of today’s presidential elections were foreshadowed two centuries ago.
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Ruling on Chevron deference nudges branches of government back into their own lanes
Allowing states greater freedom in addressing important issues allows for localized solutions to local needs.
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Beyond the headline cases: the Supreme Court’s rulings this term and why words matter
The rulings emphasize the importance for state legislators to write clear and understandable laws: Complex laws addressing multiple topics lead to poor results.
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Can new sexual development standards help teach ‘success sequence’?
A nonprofit that works to get information on sexual risk avoidance to youth across the nation has launched K-12 academic standards on optimal sexual development. Here’s how the standards can help teach the success sequence.
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A look at the Love Notes curriculum
Evidence-based curriculum is aimed at helping kids create healthy relationships.