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

(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?
Parents and students have complained for years that Philadelphia’s selective school enrollment process is notoriously difficult to …
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Put the credit cards away. Workforce Pell will help pay for career training
Indiana has more than 500 job openings for medical assistants, but training for the job isn’t cheap — between $1,500 and $4,000 at …
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5 things to know before leaving your job and going independent
Going independent, whether as a beauty professional, consultant, or wellness provider, can be an exciting next step in a …
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Forget the AI labs: This is where hiring is actually booming
Ask most people where the hiring boom is right now, and you'll likely get the same answer: a handful of AI labs in San Francisco. …
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Myth vs. reality: 13 student loan misconceptions
Student loans can be confusing, especially with all the misinformation floating around. Recent changes to federal student loans, …
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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
Mid-October 2026 saw the global trading landscape focus heavily on technical compliance and long-term litigation management, reports …
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7 year-end strategies small businesses are using to prep for tax season
For most small business owners, tax season does not start in April. It's year-round, and doesn't begin until the last weeks of …
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Hiring for the holidays? Don’t do it without reading these 7 tips first
The holiday rush can bring in more customers and work than your regular staff can handle. Seasonal employees can help you meet this …
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Study crowns the best cities for small businesses in 2026
With data from more than 200,000 active accounts, Bluevine has a unique view into small-business momentum across America. Combining …
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States where car wash businesses are growing the fastest
Have you ever driven past an empty lot one day, only to find a car wash the next time you pass it? It isn’t surprising, knowing that …
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(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 …
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