Sending US Drones to Ukraine, the Purposes of Schooling, and More

May 30, 2023

Ukraine is requesting advanced drones from the United States, but U.S. policymakers have been reluctant to provide them. Why is this? And where do Americans stand on the issue? Paul Lushenko and Sarah Kreps share findings from their public opinion survey.

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As modern schooling was spread and dispersed by colonial forces within Europe and across the world, many existing education models and philosophies were displaced or repressed. Ghulam Omar Qargha and Emily Markovich Morris discuss the implications for students today.

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America’s federal disaster system is under significant stress from climate change and ongoing development in high-risk areas. Carlos Martín, Carolyn Kousky, Manann Donoghoe, and Karina French call for reforms centered around equity, efficiency, effectiveness, and environmental value.

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