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Give your student the gift of security with renters insurance

(BPT) - The fall semester is wrapping up, which means your student will soon be coming home for winter break.During this time, they’ll leave plenty of important items in their dorm, like a …

Ecommerce in 2025: 5 trends shaping the future of online selling

(Family Features) Thanks to the explosion of ecommerce over the past couple decades, consumers can find virtually any product or service they can think of online.

Education & Careers

Helping heroes RISE: Wounded vets thrive in accessible smart homes

(BPT) - Romulo "Romy" CamargoU.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Retired)"Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend …
Winners and losers in public school funding: How does your state compare?
Study.com explores Census Bureau educational finance data to examine how states allocate resources to public schools and the variations in funding priorities across states.
As the US invests in infrastructure at record levels, construction workers may be hard to find
Seeking qualified workers: Using industry surveys and reports, Machinery Partner identified gaps in the construction labor market.
As more public schools offer prekindergarten, a teacher shortage is slowing progress
TeacherCertification.com used data from the NIEER to investigate how states are pacing toward accessible, public pre-K programs.
Workplace mental health issues worsening, national survey finds
Wysa report sheds light on the mental health crisis in the American workplace.
Facing growing dissatisfaction, hospital nurses look to make a change
Hospital Care Compare used AMN Healthcare survey data to identify what hospital nurses are planning for the future of their careers as burnout persists.
15% of public school students have disabilities. Resources to support them can vary dramatically
By law, students with disabilities have the right to education. AccessiBe examined federal data and found that not all students with disabilities get the opportunities.

Help Create A More Accepting and Inclusive Society for All

You probably agree, everyone deserves a safe home and the opportunity for a better life­­—but LGBTQ+ people can be denied that. We can play a part in ensuring that all people can have the opportunity to pursue our dreams.

(NAPSI)—Everyone deserves a place to call home, the freedom to live in safety, and the opportunity to work for a better life. Yet, this is too often not the case for LGBTQ+ people. Barriers toward …

3 ways small businesses can use technology this holiday season to thrive

(BPT) - The holiday season is right around the corner, and if recent retail sales forecasts are any indication, it's going to be a massive year for small businesses. The Mintel Holiday Shopping …

Ways to Keep Multifamily Projects on Budget: Affordable Kitchen & Bath Products and Helpful Tools for Trade Pros

(BPT) - With multifamily construction projects reaching as high as $700 per square foot this year, effective cost planning is essential for any build. Identifying affordable, yet functional products …

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3 reasons why your business should ditch paper checks

(BPT) - By Mary Kay Bowman, EVP, GM of Payments and Financial Services at BILLTechnology has become so ingrained in our daily routines that it feels like paper checks should already be a thing of the …

Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability

When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much about how schools can better help them.

Today’s Veterans: 5 Former Army Soldiers Making an Impact After Service

(BPT) - With 18 million Veterans living in the United States today, Veterans Day is not only an opportunity to recognize the men and women who have served the country, but also celebrate their …

Expert introduces white paper on the ethics of organizational change

(BPT) - Professor David W. Miller, executive director of the Princeton Faith & Work Initiative and lecturer at Princeton University, has announced his latest white paper, “The Ethics of …

14 states pledge to cut chronic absenteeism rates by half over 5 years

Chalkbeat reports on a new challenge taken up by fourteen states to reduce the rate at which children miss school.

College costs are skyrocketing. Does attending a pricier school pay off?

Study.com analyzed data from the Department of Education and U.S. News & World Report to see how the costs of college corresponded to career earnings.

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.

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The 74 reports on the inadequate translation services for non-English speaking parents in the public school system.

The 74 reports on the inadequate translation services for non-English speaking parents in the public school system.
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(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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