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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InsightsToo little transparency or parent engagement?
Read More: Too little transparency or parent engagement?One way to help parents get involved in their child’s education is to incentivize more teachers to create user-friendly curriculum transparency.
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InsightsReligious freedom requires access to abortion? Maybe not
Read More: Religious freedom requires access to abortion? Maybe notAn Indiana appeals court gave initial acceptance to the argument in a case where plaintiffs argue that their religious beliefs require abortion in unusual circumstances.
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TakeawaysBuilding trust in the election process
Read More: Building trust in the election processHow are policymakers working to ensure elections remain trusted – and trustworthy – in 2024 and beyond?
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InsightsHow much does district spending impact student outcomes?
Read More: How much does district spending impact student outcomes?Looking at school districts with high graduation rates and low per pupil spending may reveal innovative ways to support graduation and help students complete the success sequence steps.
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CommentaryWhy religion is good for society
Read More: Why religion is good for societyReligion fills essential roles that do tremendous good for individuals, families and communities — and it is worthy of support from voters and policymakers.
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ReportReligious Contributions to Serving the Vulnerable: Social Benefits of Religion, Volume 1
Read More: Religious Contributions to Serving the Vulnerable: Social Benefits of Religion, Volume 1Policymakers can benefit from understanding the unique social benefits of religious belief and practice. The valuable social and economic contributions of religion-based organizations can easily be undermined by regulatory burdens.
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InsightsSchool choice case: Unpopular doesn’t mean unconstitutional
Read More: School choice case: Unpopular doesn’t mean unconstitutionalIn a California case, the family of a boy with autism that chose a Jewish school is challenging state’s refusal of educational services it would offer if the child were…
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InsightsGen Z has been named the ‘Toolbelt Generation.’ Is that a good thing?
Read More: Gen Z has been named the ‘Toolbelt Generation.’ Is that a good thing?Many Gen Z young adults are choosing trades over the college track due in part to concerns about the value of college.
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InsightsWhat does the U.S. Constitution say about political protests?
Read More: What does the U.S. Constitution say about political protests?The First Amendment guarantees of speech and peaceable assembly protect some aspects of protests, but there are significant limitations on what protesters can do.
