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How to Improve Mental Health in Higher Education

(BPT) - Supporting student mental health in higher education is a growing priority. College life can be very stressful, with challenging academics, financial worries and social pressures — not …

Last year's average tax refund was over $3,000: Here's why you should file your return now

(BPT) - With the tax return deadline just weeks away on April 15, experts say it's essential to file as soon as possible. People may be delaying their filing due to confusion around IRS layoffs and …

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Three ways to boost your professional skills in 2025

(BPT) - Strong professional skills, like public speaking, writing and management, may go a long way in helping you advance in your career and remain competitive in the workplace. While developing …
How much do travel nurses make?
Vivian Health explores how much travel nurses earned in early March 2025, explains why travelers are paid more generously, and highlights additional perks.
Shut out: High school students learn about careers — but can't try one that pays
The 74 reports on the state of paid apprenticeships and internships in U.S. schools.
Report: Kids check out of school as they get older, and parents are in the dark
The 74 shares findings from a new study by the Brookings Institution that says parents and children differ massively on how much learning actually happens in school.
Is workplace burnout the new normal for Americans and Canadians? It doesn't have to be.
Wysa compiled data on workplace burnout from Microsoft and LinkedIn's 2024 report and APA to explore why it happens and how to address it.
One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn't gone well
The Hechinger Report covers the reasons behind the initiative to have students take algebra in eighth grade, as well as its results, in Minnesota.
Beyond the classroom: How schools are getting creative to help struggling families
Chalkbeat reports on how teachers are looking out for the tens of thousands of migrant and/or homeless families across New York City whose children often lack essential items needed for school.

5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since the COVID-19

Students sit in pop-up tents during wind ensemble class at Wenatchee High School on Feb. 26, 2021 in Wenatchee, Wash..

Public school access to high-quality teachers is shrinking, while teen reports of feeling unsafe at school are on the rise.

Half of Americans feel more comfortable using AI in their finances now, compared to a year ago

(BPT) - New research from Empower explores how Americans are seeing the "AI Advantage" with nearly half of Americans (47%) feeling more comfortable using the tool in their financial lives compared to …

Reshaping the future of women in medicine

(BPT) - This Women's History Month, SkinCeuticals, the #1 medical aesthetics skincare brand worldwide, and ReSurge International are coming together to break barriers, work towards equality in …

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Closing the Tech Gap: Empowering Women Through Upskilling and Mentorship

(BPT) - In a world driven by rapid technological advancements, the underrepresentation of women in tech remains a pressing challenge. This Women's History Month, with the theme "Moving Forward …

From screen to spoon: How your phone can turn you into a master chef

(BPT) - Make your smartphone a secret weapon for mastering your favorite recipes using apps, connected gadgets, AI and more.In a world where your phone is as essential as a chef's knife, the latest …

‘For You’: What to know about news on TikTok

People work inside the TikTok building in Culver City, Calif., in March 2024.
A social media researcher explains how to analyze your news feed in terms of content, circulation and consumption.

Preventing ‘revenge quitting:’ 5 things workplaces can do to help employees feel like they belong

Creating a genuine sense of belonging can reshape workplace culture, boost engagement and overall business success. (Shutterstock)
Unprecedented inequality and other geopolitical risks are causing an increase in revenge quitting and similar behaviours.

Utah university removes 'equity' and 'inclusion' from mission statement because of anti-DEI law

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Weber State University's decision to remove the words "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from its new, shorter mission statement.

Who got to work remotely in 2024 and who didn't, according to data

To better understand how access to a remote schedule varies by a worker's ability, job type, and demographics, accessiBe analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

These 6 metros have the highest share of remote workers. Here's what they reveal about the future of remote work

Spokeo analyzed Census Bureau data to see which metro areas have the highest share of remote workers.

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