Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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The love that lets us share a name
To share a name is to share that deeper story. It is to say: you are not alone. You are held. You belong. You are part of something that began before you and, God willing, will continue after you.
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Sutherland Institute submits public comment on adding the Success Sequence to Utah Health Education Core Standards
Sutherland Institute is eager to see information about the Success Sequence added to Utah’s Health Education Core Standards.
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Finding the hidden cost of federal agency guidance
Utah has begun to require transparency in federal guidance and is considering a bill that would further that value in the current legislative session
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Education choice principles Utah should not forget
Utah legislators in the current session should remember how the state became a leader in education choice: by focusing on giving parents real options.
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We need to improve literacy. Is education choice part of the solution?
Overcoming this literacy crisis will require a concerted effort, and the legislature’s approach to zeroing in on individualized plans makes a lot of sense.
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Why Utah’s ongoing religious freedom reforms are worthwhile
States play a primary role in working to avoid imposing burdens on the faith or conscience of their citizens.
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Celebrating school districts that lead on open enrollment
Sutherland Institute will review all districts and recognize those that excel at sharing open enrollment information with Utah parents.
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Restoring federalism in campaign finance regulation
Utah has joined other states in urging Congress to consider a campaign finance amendment grounded in federalism and state authority.
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It’s National School Choice Week. How much education choice does Utah have?
New national rankings show Utah as a leader in education choice, but slipping momentum highlights key reforms lawmakers should pursue.
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The constitutional case for Utah Fits All
The Utah Supreme Court is reviewing a challenge to education scholarships for families in need. A careful reading of the Utah constitution shows the Legislature has clear authority to support students beyond the public school system.