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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InsightsWhat will this legislative session hold for education policy?
Read More: What will this legislative session hold for education policy?While changes to higher education funding may take up a lot of airtime and gain media attention, plenty will also take place in the K-12 space as well.
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InsightsCareer and technical education in 2025: growing support, consensus and participation
Read More: Career and technical education in 2025: growing support, consensus and participationUtah’s interest in expanding career and technical education continues to grow, and CTE policy will likely be enhanced during this year’s legislative session.
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Press ReleaseSutherland releases survey data on 2025 election reforms
Read More: Sutherland releases survey data on 2025 election reformsSutherland Institute released new survey data highlighting Utah voters’ perspectives on possible election reforms.
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PollingElection Reform and Public Trust: What Utah voters think about proposed election reforms
Read More: Election Reform and Public Trust: What Utah voters think about proposed election reformsThis issue brief provides an overview of registered voter sentiment toward election policy issues in the state relevant to the 2025 legislative session.
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InsightsPrivate education in 2025: enrollment and key policies
Read More: Private education in 2025: enrollment and key policiesThe future of private school enrollment could be significantly impacted by the expansion of education choice programs.
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TakeawaysHelping Utah’s upward mobility go from good to great
Read More: Helping Utah’s upward mobility go from good to greatSutherland research on benefits cliffs adds momentum to local and national interest in reforming the social safety net.
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InsightsHome-based education in 2025: the numbers and top issues
Read More: Home-based education in 2025: the numbers and top issuesHome-schooling rates are increasing across the country long after the pandemic, with an estimate of 5% of students being home-schooled.
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InsightsAs Hamilton said, judges must be ‘faithful guardians of the Constitution’
Read More: As Hamilton said, judges must be ‘faithful guardians of the Constitution’Utah’s judicial selection and retention process focuses on basic competence but gives little attention to critical questions about judicial philosophy and dedication to the Constitution itself.
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CommentaryHow to strengthen the American Dream for Utah families who feel stuck on the social safety net
Read More: How to strengthen the American Dream for Utah families who feel stuck on the social safety netIt is essential that any discussion of refining the social safety net begins from the foundation of Utah’s unique advantages and strengths as a place of opportunity.
