Scholars Strategy Network
Formation2011
Headquarters501 Boylston St.
Suite #10A120
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Director
Theda Skocpol[1][2]
Websitewww.scholars.org

The Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) is an association of academics and researchers who coordinate to address public challenges while increasing the accessibility of their findings to those outside of academia.[3][4]

While the work of individual SSN members is typically published in academic journals, the organization encourages its members to write "briefs" about current issues.[5][6] These shorter pieces, written in consideration of a lay audience, are published on the organization's website.[7]

The idea for the Scholars Strategy Network with an associated website was originally conceived of in 2009 by sociologist and political scientist Theda Skocpol.[3] The association is backed by donors Robert Bowditch, Jr. and David desJardins, both of whom are affiliated with the progressive Democracy Alliance, but the Scholars Strategy Network does not take formal positions on policy questions or support or oppose particular political candidates.[8]

Regional networks

An SSN Regional Network includes scholars who live or work in that region, and each is coordinated by a leader or co-leaders who set the regional agenda and organize discussions and public events.[9]

References

  1. ^ Zuckerman, Michael (August 15, 2014). "Citizen Scholars". Harvard Magazine. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  2. ^ Strauss, Valerie. "A new 'Education Declaration' for genuine school reform". Washington Post. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Siddiqui, Sabrina (August 7, 2012). "Paul Ryan Budget Plan Targeted By Progressive Academics". HuffPost.
  4. ^ "The Politics of Climate Change Legislation". Harvard Magazine. February 15, 2013.
  5. ^ McMurtrie, Beth (August 30, 2013). "Social Scientists Seek New Ways to Influence Public Policy". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  6. ^ Voeten, Erik (June 6, 2012). "Scholars Strategy Network". themonkeycage.org.
  7. ^ Tomasky, Michael (September 24, 2013). "How Legislators View Their Constituents". The Daily Beast. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  8. ^ Stanford Insights Staff (Fall 2012). "Stanford Professors Join Scholars Strategy Network to Engage with Public" (PDF). Stanford Insights. Retrieved December 4, 2013.
  9. ^ Shan, Tony (March 20, 2013). "Experts explore who controls government". The Duke Chronicle. Retrieved November 17, 2013.

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