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Education in personal finance is on a tear — and there’s a payoff
Oct 26, 2023
There’s research that shows students who take financial education courses make smarter decisions about money.
The UK's private schools may be getting even more expensive
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James Graham
Oct 19, 2023
Labour, the main opposition party in the United Kingdom, wants to undo a tax exemption private schools have enjoyed for decades.
U.S. needs to invest in training, recruiting to expand semiconductor workforce
Aug 25, 2023
The industry forecasts a sizable shortage by 2030. Some organizations are trying to attract youngsters to the field and providing internships.
Visa denials for international students increasing
Aug 3, 2023
The Cato Institute found that the United States denied 35% of international student visas in 2022 — the highest denial percentage in decades.
Superintendents have always been politicians. Now they have to be diplomats too.
Jul 19, 2023
In a Rand survey, 80% of superintendents call their jobs stressful, largely because of the intrusion of political issues into schooling.
COVID broke the habit of attending school. Now, districts are spending millions to bring kids back
Jun 27, 2023
About one in three students are chronically absent, double the number before the pandemic.
Why are HBCUs underfunded?
Jun 22, 2023
While HBCUs provide bright futures for Black students, they aren’t as well funded as other prestige universities.
For public good, not for profit.
Former teacher finds creative flow in new art career
Jun 20, 2023
Eve Leonard says her transition from education to entertainment has been eye-opening and satisfying.
Student debt help could be a new worker perk with loan payments resuming soon
Jun 16, 2023
It’s still a relatively rare benefit: About 8% of employers in the country offer help with student loan debt.
Some districts are trying year-round school to alleviate learning loss
Jun 15, 2023
But having some students on a different schedule comes with challenges both societal and economic.