Insights & Takeaways
Insights & Takeaways is Sutherland Institute’s official blog that informs the public and policymakers alike. The blog addresses important issues through the two distinct yet complementary lenses of the seasoned policy professional and the engaged citizen.
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
Takeaways: the most important things voters need to know. For civically engaged citizens.
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InsightsUtah Fits All legal fight demonstrates why we need judicial reform
Read More: Utah Fits All legal fight demonstrates why we need judicial reformThe 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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InsightsTrump’s Executive Orders: bold action, or unconstitutional overreach?
Read More: 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…
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CommentaryIn fight between Maryland school district and parental rights, U.S. Supreme Court should protect religious freedom
Read More: In fight between Maryland school district and parental rights, U.S. Supreme Court should protect religious freedomThe court should now clarify that depriving parents of a widely recognized right is the type of burden the Constitution is intended to prevent.
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ReportReligious Contributions to Education: Social Benefits of Religion, Volume 3
Read More: Religious Contributions to Education: Social Benefits of Religion, Volume 3Religious schools not only set the pattern for our current school system, but they continue to benefit society by educating capable and involved students and strengthening their families, benefiting not…
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InsightsHere’s how different states are approaching AI in education
Read More: Here’s how different states are approaching AI in educationAbout half of the states have released or endorsed guidance on AI in education; most were released in 2024.
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InsightsNew research shows why religiously motivated colleges and universities offer far-reaching benefits
Read More: New research shows why religiously motivated colleges and universities offer far-reaching benefitsReligious schools created much of the infrastructure for education historically and continue to educate many students.
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CommentaryUtah should prepare for changes to the U.S. Department of Education. Here’s how
Read More: Utah should prepare for changes to the U.S. Department of Education. Here’s howStates may have a unique opportunity to evaluate what state and local control really means without the same pressure from D.C. that has existed in the past.
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InsightsWhy parent-friendly school district websites deserve more recognition
Read More: Why parent-friendly school district websites deserve more recognitionTo further advance parent access to curriculum, Sutherland Institute is launching the Partners in Learning Certificate project.
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CommentaryRepublicans should address welfare’s work disincentives in budget reconciliation
Read More: Republicans should address welfare’s work disincentives in budget reconciliationUnlocking upward mobility for millions of struggling people who feel trapped on government assistance also requires reevaluating the government-constructed barriers that can disincentivize people from working or pursuing professional advancement.
