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A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students' college ambitions

Chalkbeat reports that with college decision deadlines looming, thousands of high school seniors are stuck in limbo due to issues with the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Erica Meltzer for Chalkbeat

3 days ago

How Jason Kelce built his personal brand and became a Philly legend

Philly icon and former Eagles star Jason Kelce has continued to make headlines since he announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4, 2024. A few days after Kelce’s announcement, Campbell Soup unveiled its first Legend Edition Chunky can that pays homage to the former football center. …

Amy Lavin, Temple University and Sheri Lambert, Temple University, The Conversation

2 days ago

5 books to help you better understand today’s campus protests

Every so often, a cause ignites a sustained fury on college campuses across the nation. In 2020, it was Black Lives Matter. In 2011, it was Occupy Wall Street. In the 1980s, it was apartheid in South Africa. Right now, it’s the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. …

Steve Friess, University of Michigan, The Conversation

4 days ago

Safeguarding Your Business and Your Employees: Choosing the Right Workers’ Compensation Insurance

(BPT) - Workers’ compensation insurance acts as a crucial safety net, offering protection to both employees and employers when illnesses or injuries happen. Workers’ compensation coverage …

4 days ago

Here's how state requirements for school principals compare as the US faces a shortage of qualified educational leaders

TeacherCertification.com reviews numerous educational leadership reports to focus on the need for effective principals at schools throughout the U.S.

Alina Lehtinen-Vela

Tuesday, April 30

These are the hardest AP classes to pass

Which AP tests stump students the most? Numerade used data from the College Board to identify the 10 AP courses with the lowest pass rate in 2023.

Jill Jaracz

Tuesday, April 30

The number of women leading US business schools is on the rise

BestColleges reports on the growing number of women leading business schools.

Bennett Leckrone

Thursday, April 25

Districts where student-teacher ratios are still behind pre-pandemic levels

TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to show how student-teacher ratios have changed.

Natalie P. McNeal, Data Work By Emma Rubin

Thursday, April 18

Workplace fatalities on the rise: These are the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America

FVF Law Firm examined data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics's 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries to identify the 10 occupations with the highest rates of fatal injury.

Sean McGoey

Thursday, April 11

When teachers quit for other jobs, how is life outside of the classroom?

How do teachers really feel about leaving their education careers? HeyTutor analyzed National Center for Education Statistics data to find out.

Jill Jaracz, Data Work By Dom DiFurio

Thursday, April 11

The top 10 most common jobs for Hispanic and Latino scientists and engineers

Revelo used data from the NCSES to identify the most common occupations for Hispanic and Latino scientists and engineers.

Andrew Jose

Monday, April 8

20 metro areas with the most income and work opportunities for HVAC technicians

HVAC Gnome ranked 2024's best metro areas offering the most training and income opportunities for current and aspiring HVAC technicians.

Sav Maive

Tuesday, March 26

Fewer people are enrolling in RN-to-BSN programs. Here's what that means for the future of nursing.

Vivian Health examined data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to see what's behind the decline in nursing school enrollment.

Jill Jaracz, Data Work By Elena Cox

Tuesday, March 26

Youth Apprenticeship Week Spotlights Opportunities

(NewsUSA) - Youth Apprenticeship Week, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor, features a range of events and speakers at venues across the United States to showcase the many benefits of …

Friday, May 3

Family Teacher Conference Topics Beyond Academics

(NewsUSA) - Raising a family is overwhelming enough; add in milestones, routines, challenging behavior and keeping an eye on academic progress, and you’re in for a spin. However, your child’s …

Tuesday, April 2

100% of Latino Grads Start Trades Careers With Centro Educativo Latino's Workforce Development Program

(NewsUSA) - Development ProgramNew Partnership Offers HVAC Training in SpanishThe US Census Bureau reports that approximately 20% of the US population is Hispanic and the US Bureau of Labor …

Sunday, March 24

School Choice is the "New Normal"

(NewsUSA) - What do parents really think about school choice in 2024? A new survey by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation sheds light on what they're thinking, and looking for, as …

Monday, January 22

What America’s first board game can teach us about the aspirations of a young nation

Board games are booming: In 2023 alone, the industry topped US$16.8 billion and is projected to reach $40.1 billion by 2032. Classics like “Scrabble” are being refreshed and transformed, while newer inventions such as “Pandemic” and “Wingspan” have garnered millions of devotees. …

Matthew Wynn Sivils, Iowa State University, The Conversation

4 days ago

In good hands: The quality of nurse anesthesiology experience and education

(BPT) - Did you know that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, safely administer more than 50 million anesthetics to patients …

5 days ago

Mental Health Resources for Veterans

(BPT) - During May, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is reminding Veterans to prioritize their mental health. This Mental Health Month, the “Today I Am” campaign is showing …

Friday, May 3

How High-Speed Internet Can Help Spark Community Vitality

(Family Features) Most Americans consider high-speed internet an essential household service. Yet in rural America, an estimated 25% of the population doesn't have access to broadband.

Wednesday, May 1

States with the highest rates of teacher attrition

Where are teachers leaving classrooms at the highest rates? HeyTutor analyzed data from NCES and the RAND Corporation to find out.

Dom DiFurio

Monday, March 25

The SAT is going digital. Here's what to know.

Chalkbeat looks at the new digital SAT exam: shorter reading sections, fewer questions and sections that adapt to each student's performance.

Erica Meltzer for Chalkbeat

Tuesday, March 19

As fewer students seek teaching degrees, universities close undergraduate programs

TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to examine why fewer students want undergrad education degrees.

Natalie P. McNeal, Data Work By Emma Rubin

Tuesday, March 19

Americans say an hour of their time is worth $240, according to new Empower research

(BPT) - Time is money, and there’s a premium: Americans say their time is worth $240 per hour, on average, according to new research from Empower, a financial services company. Based on a …

Wednesday, May 1