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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TakeawaysWhat you need to know about the ‘success sequence’
Read More: What you need to know about the ‘success sequence’The Utah State Legislature is considering a resolution expressing support for the success sequence. Here are answers to common questions about the sequence.
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CommentaryThe ‘success sequence’ is a bipartisan vision for upward mobility. Policymakers should embrace it
Read More: The ‘success sequence’ is a bipartisan vision for upward mobility. Policymakers should embrace itIn our polarized political environment, it’s not often that an idea garners majority support across party affiliation, ideology, and demographic differences. New Sutherland Institute polling shows that the success sequence…
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InsightsThe state of home-based education
Read More: The state of home-based educationHome schooling is growing in Utah and is the fastest-growing form of education in the country.
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InsightsQ&A: Microschool public partnerships
Read More: Q&A: Microschool public partnershipsFormer Idaho state Sen. Steven Thayn believes in education choice policies that also alleviate concerns about public school funding. He thinks there is a future for microschool partnerships with public…
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TakeawaysWhy might religious universities be safe haven from antisemitism?
Read More: Why might religious universities be safe haven from antisemitism?As antisemitic incidents increase on secular university campuses, religious universities can offer a place of reprieve for Jewish students.
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InsightsAre religious universities safer for Jewish students than secular schools?
Read More: Are religious universities safer for Jewish students than secular schools?A religious identity may be an important resource for fostering tolerance and a sense of belonging on college campuses.
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TakeawaysHow Utah is ahead of the curve in education
Read More: How Utah is ahead of the curve in educationThe COVID pandemic has led to a resurgence in parent-driven education. As the Utah legislative session begins, accessibility and choice remain front and center.
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InsightsSupreme Court case could have impact on housing affordability
Read More: Supreme Court case could have impact on housing affordabilityCase challenges a hefty impact fee charged by a California county to a property owner seeking to build a home.
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InsightsThe state of private and microschool enrollment
Read More: The state of private and microschool enrollmentWith new public funds, demand for new education options will likely keep rising, and the supply of private options will probably flourish, too.
