Education & Careers

How This Army Soldier and Entrepreneur Celebrates Her Mexican American Heritage

(BPT) - Over half of American adults have started a business at some point in their lives, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor — but nurturing a business to long-term success …
After the homeschooling spike post-pandemic, where is the fastest-growing form of education headed?
pics five // Shutterstock After peaking in June 2023, homeschooling rates remain higher than they were four years ago. The sudden …
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5 of the most common professional development benefits
F8 studio // Shutterstock When the competition for talent is fierce, employers need to find ways to improve staff retention and be …
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The impact of early childhood education is widespread, so why doesn't every city offer it?
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock "What serves my children best is play-based learning that allows kids the space to learn …
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Where did Tim Walz go to college?
Jim Vondruska // Getty Images As governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz relied on his experience as a former high school teacher and …
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A closer look at 8 common construction risks
Bannafarsai_Stock // Shutterstock Construction projects are complex endeavors that involve numerous risks and challenges. From …
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As AI ascends, education experts debate which aspects of teaching should remain human
Chris Berdik for The Hechinger Report Science teacher Daniel Thompson circulated among his sixth graders at South Atlanta's Ron …
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New study: Half of Americans feel tied to their emails on vacation

(BPT) - Unlimited PTO tops the "workplace wishlist" for many employees, with 1 in 5 Americans saying they'd decline a new job if it didn't offer the benefit, according to new Empower research. More …

3 Things to Know About Learning AI for Career Advancement

(BPT) - Artificial intelligence (AI) undeniably continues to shape the workplace. Companies across the globe are navigating how to integrate AI into their business operations and strategies — …

Caring for older adults during extreme weather

(BPT) - Over the past 20 years, the world has witnessed a staggering rise in extreme weather events. According to a 2020 report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction the dramatic …

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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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …
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.

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.

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7:31 AM, Sep 24, 2024

(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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11:00 PM, Sep 15, 2024

(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.
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