Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

Professor Carolyn Heinrich lays out how and why technology has a growing presence in America's classrooms. Digital tools offer some benefits, but their effects on student learning can fall behind in-p...

2 Aug 201629min

Professor Paru Shah discusses why electing people of color is hindered by segregated districts, voter bias, and election rules and timing. Drawing on her experience as an elected school board member, ...

26 Jul 201628min

Professor Shauna Shames lays out why running for office often comes with additional costs for women and leads many to stay away from politics. Hillary Clinton has overcome the odds and may inspire oth...

19 Jul 201629min

Professor Nicholas Carnes explains the consequences of having mostly white-collar elected officials - a government by the rich, for the rich. Working class Americans and their interests are underrepre...

12 Jul 201629min

Rocío Garcia describes how social class, race, gender, and citizenship status impact access to reproductive health care. To become more inclusive, the reproductive rights movement must address these f...

5 Jul 201629min

David Dagan outlines the GOP's journey from being "tough on crime" to embracing prison reform. Despite falling crime rates, the party could only change from the inside - with key Republicans leading t...

28 Jun 201629min

Professors Blasi, Freeman, and Kruse stay post-interview to discuss why trade unions, business schools, and foundations should get on board with employee ownership and profit sharing programs.

21 Jun 20163min

Professors Blasi, Freeman, and Kruse explain how sharing the ownership or profits of a company with workers can improve productivity, pay, and work life quality - all while reducing economic inequalit...

21 Jun 201628min