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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CommentaryChanging the narrative on religion and the LGBTQ community
Read More: Changing the narrative on religion and the LGBTQ communityChurch members of all stripes should feel comfortable engaging in conversations about faith with their LGBTQ brothers and sisters.
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InsightsUtah’s middle class – where it stands and why it matters
Read More: Utah’s middle class – where it stands and why it mattersPolicymakers should pursue principled approaches that help facilitate pathways to – and affordability within – a middle-class life in Utah.
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InsightsA success story: home-schooling connection with LiftEd
Read More: A success story: home-schooling connection with LiftEdMother of five who spent a lot of time searching for education options says the platform’s support allows her to home-school while also being able to keep up with other…
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InsightsSupreme Court clarifies religious practice rights in 2 cases
Read More: Supreme Court clarifies religious practice rights in 2 casesThe decisions involve the Civil Rights Act and free speech rights.
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InsightsEconomics: What have families got to do with it? A lot
Read More: Economics: What have families got to do with it? A lotIf families are the primary driver of Utah’s economy, then economic policy is family policy and vice versa.
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InsightsWhy did Supreme Court decline Colorado religious school case?
Read More: Why did Supreme Court decline Colorado religious school case?A couple of possibilities: It agrees with lower courts that a trial is needed, or it seeks to ensure consistency and rule of law.
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InsightsQ&A: American Heritage School’s LiftEd platform for home-schoolers
Read More: Q&A: American Heritage School’s LiftEd platform for home-schoolersPrivate school that incorporates teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently launched online platform that has created a more parent-driven education model for home-schoolers.
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InsightsHistory of parent-driven education: Part 2 – From the common school movement to the mid-1990s
Read More: History of parent-driven education: Part 2 – From the common school movement to the mid-1990sAs public schools became the norm, more intensive parent-driven versions of education became less prevalent in American life.
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Takeaways3 reasons district public school enrollment is on the decline
Read More: 3 reasons district public school enrollment is on the declineAs Utah prioritizes education, many families are choosing tailored education for their children rather than the traditional public school setting.
