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How are teachers bringing the presidential election to classrooms? In very different ways.

Chalkbeat and Headway at The New York Times listened in across the U.S. as students considered the stakes of the presidential race and, for some, their roles as first-time voters.
Aleksandra Appleton for Chalkbeat, Dale Mezzacappa for Chalkbeat, Carly Sitrin for Chalkbeat, Caroline Bauman for Chalkbeat, Kristen Bayrakdarian for The New York Times
Yesterday at 11:00 AM

Survey unveils surge in entrepreneurial optimism among young Americans

(BPT) - A fresh wave of innovation and optimism is reshaping the American economy, as revealed by a new survey commissioned by Herbalife and conducted by Talker Research. The 2024 Entrepreneurial …

Yesterday at 8:01 AM
Education & Careers

How one company is working with PGA TOUR Pros like Peter Malnati to inspire communities to Be Bright

(BPT) - Murals aren’t just large-scale works of art — though they function all on their own to beautify public spaces. They also serve as powerful platforms for cultural expression and …
3 days ago
14 states pledge to cut chronic absenteeism rates by half over 5 years
Chalkbeat reports on a new challenge taken up by fourteen states to reduce the rate at which children miss school.
Kalyn Belsha for Votebeat
Friday, October 25
College costs are skyrocketing. Does attending a pricier school pay off?
Study.com analyzed data from the Department of Education and U.S. News & World Report to see how the costs of college corresponded to career earnings.
Wade Zhou
Wednesday, October 23
After the homeschooling spike post-pandemic, where is the fastest-growing form of education headed?
TeacherCertification.com examined the Census' Household Pulse Survey data to see how homeschooling increased since the first year of the pandemic.
Annie Lennon, Data Work By Elena Cox
Monday, September 23
5 of the most common professional development benefits
How do employers help their staff refine and develop their skills? Xactly identified some top professional development benefits employers offer.
Jill Jaracz, Data Work By Paxtyn Merten
Monday, August 19
The impact of early childhood education is widespread, so why doesn't every city offer it?
HeyTutor analyzed academic research, including RAND Corporation data, to better understand the importance of early childhood education.
Wade Zhou
Monday, August 19
A closer look at 8 common construction risks
NEXT explains how everything from safety hazards to budgetary issues can impact the timelines, costs, and the well-being of workers involved in construction projects.
Kim Mercado
Friday, August 16

Insight Relations: Paving the Way for LG’s Future Vision

(BPT) - By Park Won-jae, vice president and head of IR Division at LG Electronics“While IR is traditionally understood as Investor Relations, I view it as Insight Relations.” LG CEO …

4 days ago

5 ways AI is creating a smarter smartphone

(BPT) - Modern cell phones are capable of far more than just calling, texting and simple games like Snake. When you carry your smartphone, you have a supercomputer in your pocket that can unlock your …

5 days ago

Steve Ballmer’s USAFacts Presents Government Data on Health & Healthcare, and America by the Numbers to Educate Voters Before Nov. 5

(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, is launching the final installment of its video series by focusing on health & …

Friday, October 18
Jobs and employment information

Over half of Americans choose their benefits by price during open enrollment

(BPT) - New Empower research explores the annual process and what matters most to American workersOver half of Americans (53%) report that cost is the primary driver for choosing benefits during open …
Friday, October 18

How to help high schoolers prep for college-level math

(BPT) - College-bound students already have some avenues for advancing their studies of crucial subjects, such as pursuing college-level courses while in high school. Students with demonstrated …
Wednesday, October 16

24% of Americans say the winner of the 2024 Presidential election helps determine whether 'I'm rich'

(BPT) - Beyond the U.S. economy, one in two Americans believe the outcome of the 2024 Presidential election will directly impact their own personal finances, according to new research from Empower, a …
Wednesday, October 16

7 expert insights on the future of branded content

(BPT) - What's next for branded content? Branded content is a powerful, targeted way to connect with consumers, aligning your brand with their values. And it's highly effective. A Nielsen report found …
Friday, October 11

As AI ascends, education experts debate which aspects of teaching should remain human

The Hechinger Report looks at how even techno optimists hesitate to say teaching is best left to the bots, but there's a debate about where to draw the line.

Chris Berdik for The Hechinger Report
Wednesday, August 14

Nursing parents still have no place to pump at work. Now they're suing.

The 19th reports on the anticipated wave of lawsuits — including against major companies — after the PUMP Act gave nursing employees the right to sue over a lack of workplace accommodations.

Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
Thursday, August 8

How many workers can AI really replace? Estimates are all over the place.

Verbit analyzed jobs data as well as academic and analyst forecasts to illustrate the potential for AI to displace jobs in the coming years.

Dom DiFurio
Monday, July 22
More education and careers news

(BPT) - Over half of American adults have started a business at some point in their lives, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor — but nurturing a business to long-term success …
Tuesday, October 8
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(Family Features) Preparing your student for a new year of education takes on many forms and equipping them with the top tech for a successful school year is a critical time.
Monday, September 16
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