Education & Careers

From Career to Classroom: Six Strategies for Success

(BPT) - Late each summer, we see eager students returning to the classroom with new backpacks, sharpened pencils and a renewed focus — ready to take on the school year ahead. Nowadays, …
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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
Where did Tim Walz go to college?
BestColleges reports on where Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, went to college.
Margaret Attridge
Friday, August 16
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
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

6 ways AI can help college students study smarter and learn more

(BPT) - Is information overload making it hard for you to focus on what matters most at school? An essential part of college is reading and deeply understanding the information that will make you an …

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Washington State family celebrates the major milestones of 100 years of raising cattle

(BPT) - Rose Ranch is nothing short of unique. Nestled between dense forest and oyster beds, it has been operating along the coast of Washington State since 1923. For 100 years, each generation of …

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Want happier employees? New research says it's time to get personal

(BPT) - In an eye-opening look at workplace well-being, researchers have found that only one-third (28%) of knowledge workers globally say they have a healthy relationship with their jobs.The …

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Jobs and employment information

New study: 60% of Americans say their network opens doors to moneymaking

(BPT) - One in three (31%) Americans say they owe the job they have now — and the salary they make (29%) — to their personal network, according to new research from Empower, a leader in …
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Experts Offer Tips for Navigating Back-to-School Routines

(BPT) - With school back in session, parents and kids are adjusting to new schedules and school workloads. Dr. Claire Christensen shares how parents can help their kids transition more easily into …
Monday, September 23

From corporate success to ranching rivals: A woman's journey to champion sustainability and local ranches in Texas

(BPT) - Kimberly Ratcliff was living a successful corporate life in New York City when she felt the pull to return home to her parents’ ranch in Oakwood, Texas. She said she saw other family …
Monday, September 23

An Oklahoma woman prepares to leave her family ranch for law school in hopes of one day returning to continue their legacy

(BPT) - Kinzie Burtrum Borgerding grew up on her family’s cattle ranch in Stillwater, Oklahoma. One of five girls in a blended family, and the next generation of Burtrum Cattle, Kinzie …
Monday, September 23

Top Computing Options for a New School Year

(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

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

Laws and loopholes still perpetuate school segregation across America

The 74 reports on loopholes, laws and lack of protections allowing Black, brown, low-income students to be excluded from America's most coveted schools.

Marianna McMurdock - The 74
Wednesday, July 3
More education and careers news

(BPT) - Elise Awwad became president and CEO of DeVry University a year ago, bringing 20 years of experience and a belief in the power of education to transform lives. She answered questions about …
Thursday, September 5
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(Family Features) Whether this semester's class load calls for a computing upgrade or a career's worth of tech demands is on the horizon, equipping yourself with the latest innovations can help you take on the challenge.
Monday, September 9
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