Education, Careers & Jobs
Exploring racial and ethnic disparities in learning disability diagnosis among students
Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Marker Learning examined racial and ethnic differences in students with learning disabilities.
5 ways high school students can earn college credit
As the cost of higher education soars, more and more students want to get a jump on earning college credits. EDsmart looked at ways students could accomplish that goal.
Most common causes of workplace stress
Wysa used Zippia Research data to review common causes of workplace stress and how workers and companies can manage them.
Schools got $190B to counter the pandemic's effect on student learning—Here's how they spent it
The COVID-19 relief funds to schools are coming to a close. HeyTutor cited data from the Department of Education to determine how much states spent.
How restaurant employment has changed so far in 2023
When COVID struck, restaurants and bars were forced to curb operations. They've rallied, but Next Insurance finds they're still facing a tight labor market.  

5 expert tips to achieve focus and attention that work for all ages

(BPT) - Your life is hectic. Your job and home to-do’s have you hustling, not to mention the school and extracurriculars that keep your family busy. This time of year is notorious for packed …
5 Tips to Set Your Kids Up for Back-to-School Success

(Family Features) Consider these five school-readiness tips to help parents ease the jitters, prepare for school days and set goals to help ensure their children have great years.

3 Devices to Make Navigating Campus Life Easier

(Family Features) The right tech gadgets - like smartphones, wearables, headphones and laptops - can help get you one step closer to your degree and navigate both your coursework and social life with ease.

Supporting Teachers: 4 ways to help lighten the burden for educators

(Family Features) To help alleviate some of the burden, consider these ways parents, guardians and community members can contribute and support the efforts of educators.

Enjoy a Workday Reset

(Family Features) Taking a break from work and averting your eyes from the computer may help you mentally reset and increase efficiency throughout the day.

Online college enrollment is on the rise: What brings students to virtual campuses?

Using data from the NCES and research from Education Dynamics, EDsmart explored why online college enrollment is on the rise.  

10 states where college enrollment has dropped the most over the past decade

EDsmart used National Center for Education Statistics data to identify the states with the greatest undergraduate enrollment declines in the last decade.

Generative AI: Boundless potential at our fingertips

(BPT) - Generative AI technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we work, learn, and solve problems. By democratizing access to powerful software, generative AI has humanized technology …
Jobs and employment information

How the top barriers to upskilling American workers impact the workforce

(BPT) - Employers and workers see a world filled with uncertainty and change — from conversations about AI and automation replacing or helping certain job fields to questions around which …

Three reasons millennials should consider electing legal plans through their employer

(BPT) - Life is filled with moments, both big and small, when legal support can make a difference. Despite the widely held notion that legal representation is only useful for a “run-in” …
Small businesses take note: Offering a retirement plan can help attract and retain top talent. (And yes, you can afford it.)

(BPT) - Small businesses are a rapidly growing sector of the U.S. economy, responsible for all of the net job growth in the U.S. since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly half (46.4%)[i] of …

How new legislation can help address the health care workforce shortage

(BPT) - If you've recently scheduled medical appointments or procedures, you may have noticed longer wait times than you expected. There's a reason for that: The U.S. currently needs more than 17,000 …

AI and SMBs: How to decide what is right for you

(BPT) - By Irana Wasti, Chief Product Officer at BILLFrom the news to social media to your favorite podcast — artificial intelligence (AI) is capturing headlines. You’ve probably heard …