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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InsightsTake a step back from the ballot initiative hot takes and take a look at the big questions
Read More: Take a step back from the ballot initiative hot takes and take a look at the big questionsHow could the Utah Supreme Court conclude that the constitution’s reference to “legislative power” contains an unwritten limitation on that power?
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InsightsWhat self-reports of parent and teacher efforts reveal for reform
Read More: What self-reports of parent and teacher efforts reveal for reformSelf-reports of teachers sharing curriculum and parent involvement highlight inconsistencies that public policy can help address.
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TakeawaysHow religious communities are leading the hurricane relief effort
Read More: How religious communities are leading the hurricane relief effortAs communities across the Southeast recover from Hurricane Helene, religious communities have come together to help.
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InsightsThe most ‘consequential’ election
Read More: The most ‘consequential’ electionWhile politicos every four years refer to the next presidential election as “the most consequential in American history,” none compares to 1860.
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CommentaryHow to vote your economic values
Read More: How to vote your economic valuesThe economy may define the election. Which candidate has the better plan?
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InsightsHow information lag could be impacting the parent-teacher partnership
Read More: How information lag could be impacting the parent-teacher partnershipRecent polling shows that parents and teachers diverge on views of curriculum access and satisfaction with Canvas. Helping parents access what’s already available to them could help.
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CommentaryAmendment D decision should heighten focus on the most important constitutional considerations
Read More: Amendment D decision should heighten focus on the most important constitutional considerationsJudicial restraint, in keeping with the constitutional separation of powers, has helped make Utah an example of good governance to the nation. Utah judges, policymakers and voters ought to carefully…
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InsightsRewarding teachers who make curriculum accessible to parents
Read More: Rewarding teachers who make curriculum accessible to parentsNew polling shows that parents and teachers diverge on curriculum accessibility. Voluntary incentive programs could help close the gap.
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TakeawaysAmerica’s arduous road to religious freedom
Read More: America’s arduous road to religious freedomAmerica’s support for religious freedom was not always so broad. To prevent the same mistakes, it’s important to know our country’s history on the issue.
