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WFU professor explains why education is hot topic in NC elections
With more than 1.4 million students enrolled in North Carolina’s public schools, education issues are always a factor in elections. But this year, learning loss in the wake of the pandemic, conflicts over curriculum and greater awareness of the power of school boards are putting […]
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Back to class: Teacher representation on TV in ‘Abbott Elementary’
Communication professor Mary Dalton is an expert on teacher representation in popular culture. In this Q&A she looks at teachers on “Abbott Elementary and puts them in context with other shows representing teachers in the past decade.
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What’s ahead for the British monarchy?
Queen Elizabeth II was a symbol of national unity and purpose, said Worrell Professor of Politics and International Studies Mark Vail. And, that will be difficult to replace.
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A cloudy forecast for political futures markets
Economics professor Koleman Strumpf explains why the future of the political futures markets is at risk and why it matters.
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West Virginia vs. EPA: Professor explains the case’s importance
Stan Meiburg, former acting deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and director of Wake Forest University’s graduate programs in sustainability, is available for comment on the Supreme Court case West Virginia vs. EPA.
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Creating a mentoring culture in the post-pandemic world
A Q&A with Allison McWilliams, AVP of mentoring and alumni personal and career development at Wake Forest, and the National Association of Colleges and Employers “Mentor of the Year.”
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State constitutions in the spotlight as U.S. Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v. Wade
Reversing Roe v. Wade and declaring that the U.S. Constitution does not protect abortion rights would return the issue to the 50 states and put the spotlight on state constitutions.
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Q&A: Ukrainian refugee crisis
More than 2.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine in the first two weeks of the Russian invasion. Professor of Politics Sarah Lischer, author of Dangerous Sanctuaries: Refugee Crises, Civil War and the Dilemmas of Humanitarian Aid, studies the politics of refugee crises and humanitarian action. Lischer addresses the challenges facing the refugees, the importance of…
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Are economic sanctions against Russia the answer?
Benjamin Coates, Wake Forest professor of history, is currently conducting research on the U.S. and economic sanctions since WWI. He explains how sanctions have been used in the past, how they are being used against Russia and the impact they are likely to have.
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Will machines replace human workers?
Economists have long studied the question of whether machines might one day replace human workers, but the advent of new technologies makes it particularly important as we consider the future of work in the 21st century.
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