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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TakeawaysHow the Constitution can repair today’s social discourse
Read More: How the Constitution can repair today’s social discourseAs we clamor for unity and civil discourse, it’s important to remember how we treat those with whom we disagree and look to the Constitution as a unifying bond.
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InsightsTrump announces the U.S. Department of Education closure – what does it mean?
Read More: 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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CommentaryA big step toward protecting kids from app stores
Read More: A big step toward protecting kids from app storesUtah’s new legislation addresses parents’ concerns, doesn’t tax state or local resources for enforcement, and is popular with the public. Other states should see it as a model.
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ReportParent-Driven Education in America: A Revival
Read More: Parent-Driven Education in America: A RevivalWhile some may argue that the momentum of parent-driven education today is experimental, a look at the history of the U.S. shows that is not true.
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InsightsHow to leverage local school district policy to improve education
Read More: How to leverage local school district policy to improve educationDistrict-level policy is an important avenue to education reform, especially in parent access to curriculum.
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CommentaryUtah legislative fights over judiciary highlight need to reinforce separation of powers
Read More: Utah legislative fights over judiciary highlight need to reinforce separation of powersThe intertwined principles of judicial independence and judicial restraint should guide future legislative efforts.
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InsightsUtah’s recent legislative debate over judicial reform should prompt renewed focus on proper separation of powers
Read More: Utah’s recent legislative debate over judicial reform should prompt renewed focus on proper separation of powersJudicial independence ensures justices can faithfully guard our Constitution and the laws made according to its authority.
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InsightsUtah’s path to leadership on Artificial Intelligence in education
Read More: Utah’s path to leadership on Artificial Intelligence in educationUtah is positioned to be a leader in AI and should continue to find ways to lead in the area of AI in education as well.
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TakeawaysLegislative wrap-up: Five key victories for Utahns
Read More: Legislative wrap-up: Five key victories for UtahnsSutherland worked closely with Utah policymakers to protect and strengthen the important pillars of faith, family and freedom.
