Nobody can deny the need for improving civics education. In fact, some are calling Americans’ abysmal understanding of history and civics a “quiet crisis.” In 2020, Sutherland Institute is prioritizing efforts to improve civic education starting with what Utah legislators can do as they take on civics education laws in the state of Utah. Sutherland advocates for a holistic contemplation of how civics can go from a classroom topic to a robust set of attitudes and habits that shape our future republic. Sutherland’s research includes innovative opportunities for hands-on civic engagement, an examination of how today’s history education impacts civics outcomes, and Utah’s approach to assessing civic learning. For more information, go to SutherlandInstitute.org.
