How are teachers bringing the presidential election to classrooms? In very different ways.

Chalkbeat and Headway at The New York Times listened in across the U.S. as students considered the stakes of the presidential race and, for some, their roles as first-time voters.

Survey unveils surge in entrepreneurial optimism among young Americans

(BPT) - A fresh wave of innovation and optimism is reshaping the American economy, as revealed by a new survey commissioned by Herbalife and conducted by Talker Research. The 2024 Entrepreneurial …

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How one company is working with PGA TOUR Pros like Peter Malnati to inspire communities to Be Bright

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14 states pledge to cut chronic absenteeism rates by half over 5 years
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College costs are skyrocketing. Does attending a pricier school pay off?
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After the homeschooling spike post-pandemic, where is the fastest-growing form of education headed?
TeacherCertification.com examined the Census' Household Pulse Survey data to see how homeschooling increased since the first year of the pandemic.
5 of the most common professional development benefits
How do employers help their staff refine and develop their skills? Xactly identified some top professional development benefits employers offer.
The impact of early childhood education is widespread, so why doesn't every city offer it?
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A closer look at 8 common construction risks
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Insight Relations: Paving the Way for LG’s Future Vision

(BPT) - By Park Won-jae, vice president and head of IR Division at LG Electronics“While IR is traditionally understood as Investor Relations, I view it as Insight Relations.” LG CEO …

5 ways AI is creating a smarter smartphone

(BPT) - Modern cell phones are capable of far more than just calling, texting and simple games like Snake. When you carry your smartphone, you have a supercomputer in your pocket that can unlock your …

Steve Ballmer’s USAFacts Presents Government Data on Health & Healthcare, and America by the Numbers to Educate Voters Before Nov. 5

(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, is launching the final installment of its video series by focusing on health & …

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Over half of Americans choose their benefits by price during open enrollment

(BPT) - New Empower research explores the annual process and what matters most to American workersOver half of Americans (53%) report that cost is the primary driver for choosing benefits during open …

How to help high schoolers prep for college-level math

(BPT) - College-bound students already have some avenues for advancing their studies of crucial subjects, such as pursuing college-level courses while in high school. Students with demonstrated …

24% of Americans say the winner of the 2024 Presidential election helps determine whether 'I'm rich'

(BPT) - Beyond the U.S. economy, one in two Americans believe the outcome of the 2024 Presidential election will directly impact their own personal finances, according to new research from Empower, a …

7 expert insights on the future of branded content

(BPT) - What's next for branded content? Branded content is a powerful, targeted way to connect with consumers, aligning your brand with their values. And it's highly effective. A Nielsen report found …

As AI ascends, education experts debate which aspects of teaching should remain human

The Hechinger Report looks at how even techno optimists hesitate to say teaching is best left to the bots, but there's a debate about where to draw the line.

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.

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