Education & Careers

Get your whole team fluent in generative AI

(BPT) - Key takeawaysIf only the leadership team has generative AI training, a bottleneck ensues, because the wasted hours live on the front line.Free self-paced training courses from the AI …

Once globally preeminent, US universities are sliding into decline

The Hechinger Report reports that U.S. universities, once global leaders, face a decline due to funding cuts, fewer international students, and rising competition from abroad.

Where AI could reshape the most jobs

SmartAsset reports that some U.S. states face high job exposure to AI disruption, with Washington at 5.7% and Mississippi at 1.9%.

Online career training is growing – does it work?

The Hechinger Report reports on the growth of online career training programs, noting varied student experiences and concerns about their effectiveness and oversight.

As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options

The Hechinger Report reports that Niagara Falls High School adapts to declining college enrollment by offering career pathways, helping students explore trades and local job options.

What do economic development organizations actually do?

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Economic development organizations (EDOs) help fund small businesses, create new opportunities and revitalize public spaces in communities nationwide, but most people may not be …

The growing economic concerns of working-class Latinos

(BPT) - By Janet Murguía, President and CEO, UnidosUSWork hard and you can get ahead. For the many working-class Latinos who work long hours, often at more than one job, and stretch every …

Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season

(BPT) - Filing your taxes is never a top item on anyone's fun to-do list, but it's definitely a must, and can lead to a very welcome refund. The good news is, there's a new service that can help make …

5 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Community

(Feature Impact) For individuals looking to make a difference where they live, community involvement doesn't have to start with a large commitment. Consider these five options to get involved.

Where Curiosity Builds Trade Skills: 5 Ways to Help Kids Discover the Skilled Trades

(Feature Impact) Parents, educators and mentors can encourage young people to broaden their horizons as they plan their futures and build awareness around careers in the skilled trades with these tips.

Investing in Education: 5 Ways to Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

(Feature Impact) A diploma is still an important milestone, but what matters more than the piece of paper is whether graduates have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take meaningful next steps in pursuing further education or building careers. Students, families, educators, employers and policymakers all have a role to play in cultivating these opportunities.

Schools and education information

How today's PR and MarCom pros need to understand and measure the impact of SEO and GEO

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Today's PR and MarCom strategies need to expand from Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to include focus on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).GEO is not about achieving ranking …

How to get your whole team fluent in generative AI

(BPT) - Key takeawaysTraining only the leadership team in generative AI creates a bottleneck, because the wasted hours live on the front line.Free courses from the AI companies are worth taking, and …

How competency-based education can open doors for adult learners

(BPT) - For busy adults juggling careers, families and full lives, going back to school has often meant fitting into a system that was not designed with them in mind. The good news is that …

Every Child Deserves a Great Education

Every Child Deserves a Great Education
(NewsUSA) - A parent should never be afraid to walk into their child’s school. Yet nearly one in five Hispanic parents say they have skipped or avoided a school event in the past year because of …
Education News
9 ways coworking spaces are rivaling private members clubs
CANOPY reports coworking spaces are increasingly competing with private members clubs by offering work-focused environments, better networking, inclusivity, and value.
Schools have a motivation problem. AI is making it impossible to ignore.
The 74 reports that AI has exposed a long-standing issue of low student motivation in schools, pushing educators to prioritize meaningful, challenging work over grades.
This city's school enrollment system is infamously complicated. Could a universal application help?
Chalkbeat reports that Philadelphia's complicated school enrollment process may benefit from a universal application system, which could simplify access and improve equity.
Put the credit cards away. Workforce Pell will help pay for career training
The 74 reports that Workforce Pell Grants will help low-income students cover career training costs, expanding access to quick credential programs.
5 things to know before leaving your job and going independent
Sola Salons reports five key considerations for professionals going independent, emphasizing the importance of business management, setting client boundaries, and understanding service value.

Forget the AI labs: This is where hiring is actually booming

Pave reports that the AI hiring boom extends beyond San Francisco labs, with sectors like robotics, aerospace, clean energy, healthcare, and venture capital seeing significant growth.

Building the cyber workforce: Why hands-on, AI-ready education matters

(BPT) - Cyber-enabled crimes are on the rise, posing significant threats to organizations' data, proprietary technology and financial assets. Whether cybercriminals aim to disrupt operations by …

Myth vs. reality: 13 student loan misconceptions

College Ave reports on 13 common student loan misconceptions, highlighting that misinformation persists amid recent federal loan changes.

Small business & Entrepreneurship
America's side hustle economy has a tax problem
1-800Accountant reports that America's side hustle economy faces tax challenges, with many earning income without tax withheld, leading to potential penalties.
Surviving economic volatility as a small business
Simply Business reports on strategies for small businesses to thrive amid economic uncertainty, emphasizing cash flow management, customer loyalty, and diversification.
The GTM engineer boom: Inside the fastest-growing job in B2B sales
Apollo reports a surge in GTM engineer roles in B2B sales, reflecting AI's impact. These builders design systems for lead qualification, earning up to $250K.
Can I take the home office deduction?
Intuit TurboTax reports that the home office deduction allows eligible taxpayers to write off home expenses if the space is used exclusively and regularly for business.
Does AI belong in the dinner rush? Restaurant operators are finding out
Toast reports that AI is transforming restaurant operations by providing real-time insights, with 30% of inquiries focused on sales and 62% on discount tracking during peak hours.

(BPT) - Key takeaways:In today's economic climate, customers need financing options to help them shop at small businesses.Small business owners can offer a variety of financing options to help boost …