Projects

Improving Public Policy through SSN Projects

Scholars Strategy Network members are dedicated to leveraging their research to inform policy and strengthen democracy at all levels of government. Over the years, SSN members have formed collaborative groups and launched innovative projects, supported by SSN staff, in order to increase their reach and impact. Dive into these member efforts by exploring the network's most recent and ongoing projects below.

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Local Impacts of Federal Policy Actions

As federal policies change, their effects ripple across states and local institutions. This page highlights how SSN members and chapters use research to examine those impacts.

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Podcast Episodes for the Classroom

Bring research-based insights to your students through short, engaging conversations with leading scholars on today’s key policy issues featured in SSN’s No Jargon podcast.

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Researchers On Federal Student Aid Programs

On May 1st, 2025, nine scholars spoke at the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Hearing on Negotiated Rulemaking. Watch or read their 3-minute public comments.

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Protecting Scholars’ Public Engagement

SSN is committed to making scholars aware of resources that offer support to scholars exercising their right to academic freedom. This page connects publicly engaged scholars to available support options.

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What's Next for American Democracy?

Amid threats to elections and governance, a group of scholars convened by SSN Founder and former Director Theda Skocpol penned a statement on the ongoing challenges to American democracy and proactive measures to address them.

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Faculty Guide to Student Voting in Your Classroom

A resource from SSN in collaboration with organizations in the student voting space, this faculty guide is designed to bring voter registration, education, and voter turnout information into the classroom.

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Looking for our past projects?

Explore our past projects page to see more. 

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