3 expert tips to help you strategize for long-term financial planning

(BPT) - Whether you're in the middle of your career, starting a new job or looking ahead to retirement, financial planning may be one of those items on your to-do list that keeps getting pushed aside …

Busting 5 myths on common barriers to higher education

(BPT) - The high cost of tuition in traditional higher education settings leads many potential students to question the value of that investment. Whether you've just graduated high school or you're a …

Education & Careers

LinkedIn's top 3 hiring tips for small businesses in 2025

(BPT) - If you're a small business owner, you may be looking for top talent in the new year. A new survey by LinkedIn finds 66% of small businesses in the U.S. are planning to hire more in 2025 than …
America's college-aged population is declining. Universities will have to make cuts.
Study.com examined data from the University of Virginia and elsewhere to see which states can expect the biggest youth population drops by 2050.
Voters in 12 states approved seven and defeated five state education ballot measures on Nov. 5
Ballotpedia shares details about which education ballot measures were and weren't approved across the U.S. on election day.
Winners and losers in public school funding: How does your state compare?
Study.com explores Census Bureau educational finance data to examine how states allocate resources to public schools and the variations in funding priorities across states.
As the US invests in infrastructure at record levels, construction workers may be hard to find
Seeking qualified workers: Using industry surveys and reports, Machinery Partner identified gaps in the construction labor market.
As more public schools offer prekindergarten, a teacher shortage is slowing progress
TeacherCertification.com used data from the NIEER to investigate how states are pacing toward accessible, public pre-K programs.
Workplace mental health issues worsening, national survey finds
Wysa report sheds light on the mental health crisis in the American workplace.

Small Business, Big Impact: Expert Advice to Help Your Business Thrive in 2025

(BPT) - Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. They are at the heart of communities, creating jobs, driving innovation, and cultivating local pride. In fact, small businesses make …

Semiconductors 101: What they are, how they're used and what they mean to you

(BPT) - Quick, what's a semiconductor? You probably have a vague understanding — they're in computers, right? You may have also heard about semiconductor shortages slowing automobile …

Harness Power and Productivity with Cutting-Edge Laptops

(Family Features) Freelancers, creatives and on-the-go leaders know they can only go as far as their tech takes them. Make sure you - or the loved ones in your life - can harness the power of productivity with the latest gadgets.

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Is the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls

This interdisciplinary course considers the notion's reality.
Two professors explain why and how their approach creates a richly textured understanding of the American Dream.

Cutting-Edge Laptops for Power and Productivity

(Family Features) Freelancers, creatives and on-the-go leaders know they can only go as far as their tech takes them. Make sure you - or the loved ones in your life - can harness the power of productivity with the latest gadgets.

Spirit of Giving: 5 Army Soldiers Serving Their Communities In More Ways Than One

(BPT) - The holiday season inspires us to reflect on what we have, and what we can do for others. And while U.S. Army Soldiers have dedicated their careers to service, many still find other ways to …

Virtual Simulations Can Save Lives in the Industrial Sector

Virtual Simulations Can Save Lives in the Industrial Sector
(NewsUSA) - More than 2.3 million workers were injured on the job last year in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workers in the industrial sector face significant risks due to …

Facing growing dissatisfaction, hospital nurses look to make a change

Hospital Care Compare used AMN Healthcare survey data to identify what hospital nurses are planning for the future of their careers as burnout persists.

15% of public school students have disabilities. Resources to support them can vary dramatically

By law, students with disabilities have the right to education. AccessiBe examined federal data and found that not all students with disabilities get the opportunities.

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.

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