Education & Careers

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 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 …

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 …

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
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.
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.

Risk is year-round. Learning should be, too

Traliant reports that workplace risk is ongoing, and learning should be year-round. 

Data without context: Why enterprise contract data is failing AI

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Enterprises are rapidly adopting AI agents for contract management. But when contract data lacks context, the answers AI produces can be difficult to trust.Contract data is …

From 3,000 students to about 90: Inside the decades-long failure to fix or close NYC’s smallest high school

Chalkbeat reports Murry Bergtraum High School, NYC’s smallest high school, dwindles with low enrollment and offerings while rivals thrive nearby.

Small business & Entrepreneurship
 China-US ocean freight rates hold steady as post-holiday space tightens
Freight Right reports China-U.S. ocean freight rates remain steady amid tighter post-holiday space, while air freight prices have surged due to increased demand and reduced capacity.
7 year-end strategies small businesses are using to prep for tax season
1-800Accountant reports seven year-end strategies small businesses should use for tax prep, including reconciling books, managing mileage logs, and timing equipment purchases.
Hiring for the holidays? Don’t do it without reading these 7 tips first
ERGO NEXT reports on hiring seasonal employees for the holidays, offering 7 key tips to ensure effective staffing, training, and business protection measures.
Study crowns the best cities for small businesses in 2026
Bluevine reports the best U.S. cities for small businesses in 2026, with Colorado Springs topping the list, followed by Denver and Raleigh.
States where car wash businesses are growing the fastest
Way reports that the car wash industry is booming, expected to grow from $16.3 billion in 2025 to $20.7 billion by 2033, driven by demand and private equity interest.

(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 …