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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ReportCivics Education in America: A brief history
Read More: Civics Education in America: A brief historyBefore we can know which direction a civics education renewal should take, we must understand how civics education got to its current state. That means understanding how civics education has…
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Faithful, long marriages linked to religiosity (and large, low-budget weddings)
Read More: Faithful, long marriages linked to religiosity (and large, low-budget weddings)High-profile divorces can invite introspection about what makes marriage last. Those who seem to have everything going for them but still split can make others feel that marriage success is…
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Civics ed must return to top of the list for school priorities
Read More: Civics ed must return to top of the list for school prioritiesIt is time to restore civics education – both the current coursework and the broader mission of our schools. The successful navigation of the next controversial or perplexing moment depends…
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Better civics ed is the real answer in critical race theory debate
Read More: Better civics ed is the real answer in critical race theory debateBoth the State Board of Education and the Utah Legislature recently took initial steps to address public concerns over the possibility of the ideas of critical race theory (CRT) showing…
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Learning about America through primary sources: The Declaration of Independence
Read More: Learning about America through primary sources: The Declaration of IndependenceThis is part 1 in Sutherland’s new series highlighting primary sources from American history in the hopes of enriching civics education.
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The hard work on critical race theory is just beginning
Read More: The hard work on critical race theory is just beginningThose who genuinely prioritize the improvement of Utahns’ lives (including the next generation’s education) through good public policy – as opposed to those who prioritize a personal, political, ideological or…
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Mask mandates. Instruction on race. Utah’s civic education is under debate. It’s time to seize the moment
Read More: Mask mandates. Instruction on race. Utah’s civic education is under debate. It’s time to seize the momentRight now, Utah is experiencing challenging — even combative — debates over social issues and appropriate K-12 education curriculum. At its core, this challenging moment has to do with parents…
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San Francisco archbishop’s abortion letter rooted in this ancient tradition
Read More: San Francisco archbishop’s abortion letter rooted in this ancient traditionEven if we do not agree with a particular religious claim made on a political leader, the invocation of a religious accountability is an important reminder of the great achievement…
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Sutherland on KUER: Discussing new civics education data
Read More: Sutherland on KUER: Discussing new civics education dataChristine Cooke Fairbanks, Sutherland Institute’s education policy fellow, chatted with Jon Reed at KUER to talk about the key takeaways from the data, including the fact that parents generally have…
