Does a Stanford University initiative reinstating a century-old tradition of American civics learning offer a roadmap for the future of higher education? In this installment, Josiah Ober, a Hoover Institution senior fellow and a Stanford professor taking part in the Stanford Civics Initiative, discusses the path forward in citizenship education with Volker Senior Fellow (adjunct) “Checker” Finn, one of the nation’s preeminent authorities on education policy and innovation. Recorded January 9, 2025. For more information about the Civic Learning Week at the Hoover Institution on March 13, click here: https://www.hoover.org/events/civic-learning-week-national-forum Learn more about the Center for Revitalizing American Institutions: - Visit our website: https://hoover.org/research-teams/center-revitalizing-american-institutions - Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKruweaZqDNfQ1q7MQM32UVz8d63Y9mWM Enjoyed listening to Matters of Policy & Politics? Check out previous episodes here: https://www.hoover.org/publications/matters-of-policy-and-politics?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mpp_youtube __________ The opinions expressed on this channel are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2025 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst