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.
-
InsightsHere’s why the First Amendment’s religion clauses are not in conflict
Read More: Here’s why the First Amendment’s religion clauses are not in conflictSome suggest there is a tension between protection for the free exercise of religion and the prohibition on the establishment of religion. But a better take is to see the…
-
InsightsWhy is Utah at odds with Justice Department over treatment of gender-dysphoric prisoner?
Read More: Why is Utah at odds with Justice Department over treatment of gender-dysphoric prisoner?Lawsuit illustrates a little-known practice of federal agencies – giving various forms of “guidance” which are not supposed to be legally binding. The practice raises serious legal and constitutional questions.
-
InsightsWhat would a parent-teacher ‘handshake’ look like in Utah?
Read More: What would a parent-teacher ‘handshake’ look like in Utah?This partnership does not allow either party to pass blame entirely to the other. There is no scapegoat, only opportunities for either party or both to work on the factors…
-
TakeawaysHow Utah is supporting teachers
Read More: How Utah is supporting teachersAs Utah policymakers adapt to the needs of students, their policies have been proactive toward teachers’ needs as well.
-
TakeawaysCivics Refresher: What is federalism?
Read More: Civics Refresher: What is federalism?Utah was recently ranked No. 1 in the country for federalism. What is the history of federalism and what does it mean?
-
InsightsCurriculum transparency: a burden or benefit for teachers?
Read More: Curriculum transparency: a burden or benefit for teachers?Increasing access to curriculum might make students and parents better partners with teachers and may preempt conflict with parents about sensitive topics in class.
-
Commentary2024 may be bumpy, but we can skip the predictions of doom
Read More: 2024 may be bumpy, but we can skip the predictions of doomElections are important, but transitions in presidential power don’t usually cause the dramatic changes to national character or day-to-day life that voters may fear.
-
InsightsWisconsin inserts itself into deciding what is ‘religious enough’
Read More: Wisconsin inserts itself into deciding what is ‘religious enough’A recent Wisconsin court decision said the state’s Catholic Charities Bureau is not religious enough to qualify for an exemption from an unemployment insurance mandate.
-
InsightsThe influence of family on student outcomes
Read More: The influence of family on student outcomesWebinar co-hosted by Sutherland helped participants examine how family impacts education, health and human flourishing.
