Policy Education

Charles Palm, embarked on a 12-year project to copy and publish millions of previously secret Soviet files, despite critics in Russia & the US, he triumphed, resulting in the publication of numerous scholarly works & setting an example of cooperation between once hostile nations.

What is the difference between freedom and 'unfreedom'? Hoover fellow @nfergus joins @Policy_Ed to explain why many comparisons of the modern-day United States to the unfree societies of the 1930s and 1940s are misapplied. Watch now: hvr.co/41Smrui

What does China’s expansion in the South China Sea mean for the US? @HooverInst fellow Michael Auslin answers in our latest Policy Stories video: youtube.com/watch?v=hSZQJt…

National test scores fell by historic amounts due to Covid-19. Macke Raymond warned about learning losses over a year ago. Watch to see how we can help students recover: youtube.com/watch?v=IwwQMd…

NEW VIDEO: Many governments interfere with decisions that most people would expect to make on their own. Learn why prosperity depends on individuals retaining the right to make their own decisions about their lives. youtube.com/watch?v=Z8MZkg…

There is one defining feature of prosperous nations: the “rule of law.” Find out why our future prosperity depends on our government committing itself to follow the rule of law more faithfully. youtube.com/watch?v=SehxAs…

How have successful societies made cooperation more rewarding than conflict? The latest @policy_ed video examines the ability of modern society to produce more than ever by working together to exchange goods and meet needs. Watch now: hvr.co/3rO5124

Scarcity is an ever-present fact of life, but modern society has been able to produce more than ever. What changed? youtu.be/LDmLtS94yws

The @HooverInst Project on Renewing Indigenous Economies conducts research to inform and promote policies that empower Native Americans to regain control over their lives and resources. Find out more about the project here: policyed.org/indigenous-econ #IndigenousPeoplesDay

As tribal leaders rebuild their nations and renew their economies, it is time to liberate Native Americans from federal oversight. bit.ly/3VfEsjE (4/5) #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Native Americans prospered for thousands of years before Europeans arrived. Today they are America’s poorest minority. Why? bit.ly/3yuguaW (1/5) #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Measuring the quality of an education by hours spent in the classroom may raise graduation rates, but it won’t reflect real learning. Instead, states and school districts should use mastery of a topic as a benchmark for student achievement. youtu.be/2Z8PhYtoW9U

How do foreign service officers advance American interests? Katharine Beamer explains that foreign service officers champion core American values, keep an eye on the local political climate, and provide information to tailor US responses. Learn more: hvr.co/3e9yRei

How should the quality of an education be measured?

The @HooverInst has teamed up with the @BRInstitute, a preeminent educational resource organization with a network of more than 50,000 teachers in private and public schools, to deploy @Policy_Ed video content in ready-to-use lesson plans. Learn more: hvr.co/3CznTYW

What does prosperity mean to you? @Policy_Ed examines why prosperity isn’t just about money—it’s about living a fulfilling life. Prosperity includes what you own, the freedom to make your own decisions, and your relationship with others. Watch now: hvr.co/3M0wRBo

What led Captain Lushan Hannah to serve in the US Coast Guard? The opportunity to pay for college and have an exciting career initially drew him in, but the impact he has on the nation, community, and his peers has kept him there. Learn more: hvr.co/3DXxZUs

Former National Security Affairs Fellow Captain Lushan Hannah joined PolicyEd and @HooverInst to describe his experience working in the US Coast Guard and provide key insights into the value that “Coasties” provide to the nation. youtu.be/7Kz3TRH-cWs