Education & Careers

Data without context: Why enterprise contract data is failing AI

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Enterprises are rapidly adopting AI agents for contract management. But when contract data lacks context, the answers AI produces can be difficult to trust.Contract data is …

Myth vs. reality: 13 student loan misconceptions

College Ave reports on 13 common student loan misconceptions, highlighting that misinformation persists amid recent federal loan changes.

Risk is year-round. Learning should be, too

Traliant reports that workplace risk is ongoing, and learning should be year-round. 

From 3,000 students to about 90: Inside the decades-long failure to fix or close NYC’s smallest high school

Chalkbeat reports Murry Bergtraum High School, NYC’s smallest high school, dwindles with low enrollment and offerings while rivals thrive nearby.

The new meaning of staying put as job tenures rebound

Successories reports that job hopping's financial benefits have diminished since the Great Resignation, with longer tenures improving workplace loyalty and stability.

Where Curiosity Builds Trade Skills: 5 Ways to Help Kids Discover the Skilled Trades

(Feature Impact) Parents, educators and mentors can encourage young people to broaden their horizons as they plan their futures and build awareness around careers in the skilled trades with these tips.

Investing in Education: 5 Ways to Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

(Feature Impact) A diploma is still an important milestone, but what matters more than the piece of paper is whether graduates have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take meaningful next steps in pursuing further education or building careers. Students, families, educators, employers and policymakers all have a role to play in cultivating these opportunities.

Bridging the Gap Between Military Experience and Civilian Careers: 5 Tips for Veterans

(Feature Impact) Every year, approximately 200,000 service men and women transition from military life to corporate America. Finding the right civilian career is a transition, but it's an opportunity to leverage military leadership and mission-driven talent.

Schools and education information

Embrace the bots: Today’s students are the first-generation AI workforce

(BPT) - Why the incoming college class must trade control for oversight to thrive in the age of AI.By Arvind Nithrakashyap, CTO and Co-Founder, RubrikAs you step onto campus this fall, the prevailing …

What today's PR and MarCom pros need to know about SEO and GEO

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Today's PR and MarCom strategies go beyond Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to also focus on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).GEO no longer aims for ranking and clicks, but …

How one company sees AI expand opportunity for American workers

(BPT) - During this time of major technological upheaval and uncertainty, many have concerns about what the AI evolution means for the U.S. job market. For leading AI Builder and technology services …

Every Child Deserves a Great Education

Every Child Deserves a Great Education
(NewsUSA) - A parent should never be afraid to walk into their child’s school. Yet nearly one in five Hispanic parents say they have skipped or avoided a school event in the past year because of …
Education News
More early childhood programs are providing free housing to teaching staff
The 74 reports that Friends Center in New Haven provides free housing to early childhood educators, addressing high living costs and supporting staff stability.
The AI career premium: How AI skills are accelerating career paths
AlphaSense reports that AI skills are vital for career advancement, with demand outpacing supply and those with AI credentials earning more and promoted faster.
How to explain being a futures trader to your friends and family
NinjaTrader reports that futures trading involves agreements to buy or sell assets at set prices later, focusing on price movement, risk management, and speculation.
Performance management has a compensation problem
Decusoft reports that performance management struggles with transitioning ratings to compensation decisions, affecting trust, budget accuracy, and credibility.
The end of homework? Teachers grapple with cheating in the age of AI
The 74 reports that teachers nationwide are reassessing or abandoning homework as AI tools like ChatGPT lead students to outsource assignments, hindering learning.

States urge schools to use AI, but leave teachers on their own to stop cheating

Chalkbeat reports that while states promote AI use in schools, teachers are left to combat rampant AI cheating without adequate support or resources.

Don't Let Scammers Ruin Your School Year: Tips to Help Stay Safe

(BPT) - As students head back to school and take on new financial responsibilities, they can also become targets for scammers. Whether they're opening bank accounts, signing leases, or searching for …

Reimagining work in the age of AI: From roles to skills

BDO reports that AI is reshaping work dynamics, urging leaders to rethink job structures and prioritize skills development for better outcomes.

Small business & Entrepreneurship
 7 e-commerce mistakes that can slow peak season growth
Passport reports seven e-commerce mistakes that can hinder growth during peak season, emphasizing the need for early preparation and streamlined operations.
Software companies are shipping AI sales agents four times faster than any other industry
ZoomInfo reports software companies are launching AI sales agents four times faster than other industries, driven by data readiness and deal complexity.
What tracked chief revenue officer moves tell us about the last 13 months
ZoomInfo reports significant volatility in chief revenue officer roles, with 47% of hires coming from external sources, reflecting a trend of rapid turnover and poaching.
501 small business owners’ biggest regret
ERGO NEXT reports that 50% of small business owners regret not understanding their insurance needs in their first year.
October is the stock market's most volatile month. Here's what 95 years of data shows
Plus500 reports October is the most volatile month for the stock market, historically showing an average positive return, despite significant past crashes.

(BPT) - Key takeaways:In today's economic climate, customers need financing options to help them shop at small businesses.Small business owners can offer a variety of financing options to help boost …