Education & Careers

Beyond the classroom: How learning and AI fuel entrepreneurship

(BPT) - Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of entrepreneurship, breaking down traditional barriers and opening new doors for aspiring business owners. This National Entrepreneurship Month, …

Public, charter, or private? How your pick changes your child’s special education rights

Understood reports that choosing a school for a neurodivergent child affects their special education rights. 

Still getting emails from your old job? You're not alone

Sagiss reports that 79% of former employees retain access to work accounts post-employment, risking sensitive data exposure. 

Despite rise of AI, more skilled trades training needed, industry leaders say

The 74 reports that despite AI's rise, industry leaders urge enhanced training for skilled trades, highlighting a need for 1.7 million workers annually.

3D printer safety in classrooms: 8 ways to protect students

UL Research Institutes reports on 3D printer safety in classrooms, outlining 8 tips to reduce exposure to hazardous pollutants generated during printing.

A smarter social plan for Small Business Saturday and beyond

(BPT) - Small Business Saturday (Nov. 28) celebrates the 36,207,130 small businesses in the U.S. that give communities character and form the backbone of the American economy. For business owners, it …

The hidden workforce behind American manufacturing

(BPT) - Discussions about strengthening domestic production typically focus on factory infrastructure, supply chain resilience and sourcing raw materials. Often left out of the conversation is the …

Bring History to Life with Experiences That Feel Real

(Feature Impact) Reading books and watching documentaries can be good ways to learn about history, but there's something particularly meaningful about immersive experiences that allow you to step inside the stories that shaped the world.

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

All eyes on flag football: Two new Army teams honor 80-year legacy ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut

(BPT) - Key takeawaysEighty years after Soldiers at Fort Meade, Maryland, invented "touch and tail," the Army launched its first men's and women's flag football teams through its All-Army Sports …

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 …

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 …

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
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.
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.

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 …

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.

Small business & Entrepreneurship
Flat budgets, bigger targets: 7 ways businesses are finding money they already have
Higgsfield AI reports on how businesses with flat marketing budgets can optimize spending. 
The dashboard nobody opens: How AI assistants are moving sales analytics to the moment of decision
Apollo reports that AI assistants are transforming sales analytics by shifting focus from traditional dashboards to real-time decision-making tools, enhancing reps' efficiency.
The invoice-to-pay process explained for accounts payable teams
Brex reports that the invoice-to-pay process is vital for accounts payable teams, ensuring streamlined workflows from invoice receipt to payment, enhancing cash flow and control.
The growth of clean beauty: Market data breakdown
Ogee reports the clean beauty market is projected to hit $10.5 billion by 2025, driven by consumer demand for transparency and organic ingredients.
6 real retail owners share what works on Small Business Saturday
Global Payments reports six retail owners share tips for Small Business Saturday, emphasizing unique experiences and community engagement over simple discounts.

(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 …