Premium: Education Careers - North Country Now

From plumbers to painters: These 10 construction trades employ the most people

JobTest.org used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify which construction trades employ the most people across the U.S.

How This Army Soldier and Entrepreneur Celebrates Her Mexican American Heritage

(BPT) - Over half of American adults have started a business at some point in their lives, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor — but nurturing a business to long-term success …

4 days ago

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.

Annie Lennon, Data Work By Elena Cox

Monday, September 23

5 of the most common professional development benefits

How do employers help their staff refine and develop their skills? Xactly identified some top professional development benefits employers offer.

Jill Jaracz, Data Work By Paxtyn Merten

Monday, August 19

The impact of early childhood education is widespread, so why doesn't every city offer it?

HeyTutor analyzed academic research, including RAND Corporation data, to better understand the importance of early childhood education.

Wade Zhou

Monday, August 19

Where did Tim Walz go to college?

BestColleges reports on where Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, went to college.

Margaret Attridge

Friday, August 16

A closer look at 8 common construction risks

NEXT explains how everything from safety hazards to budgetary issues can impact the timelines, costs, and the well-being of workers involved in construction projects.

Kim Mercado

Friday, August 16

As AI ascends, education experts debate which aspects of teaching should remain human

The Hechinger Report looks at how even techno optimists hesitate to say teaching is best left to the bots, but there's a debate about where to draw the line.

Chris Berdik for The Hechinger Report

Wednesday, August 14

7 expert insights on the future of branded content

(BPT) - What's next for branded content?Branded content is a powerful, targeted way to connect with consumers, aligning your brand with their values. And it's highly effective. A Nielsen report found …

Today

New study: Half of Americans feel tied to their emails on vacation

(BPT) - Unlimited PTO tops the "workplace wishlist" for many employees, with 1 in 5 Americans saying they'd decline a new job if it didn't offer the benefit, according to new Empower research. More …

Tuesday, October 1

3 Things to Know About Learning AI for Career Advancement

(BPT) - Artificial intelligence (AI) undeniably continues to shape the workplace. Companies across the globe are navigating how to integrate AI into their business operations and strategies — …

Monday, September 30

Caring for older adults during extreme weather

(BPT) - Over the past 20 years, the world has witnessed a staggering rise in extreme weather events. According to a 2020 report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction the dramatic …

Monday, September 30

From Career to Classroom: Six Strategies for Success

(BPT) - Late each summer, we see eager students returning to the classroom with new backpacks, sharpened pencils and a renewed focus — ready to take on the school year ahead. Nowadays, …

Friday, September 27

6 ways AI can help college students study smarter and learn more

(BPT) - Is information overload making it hard for you to focus on what matters most at school? An essential part of college is reading and deeply understanding the information that will make you an …

Thursday, September 26

Washington State family celebrates the major milestones of 100 years of raising cattle

(BPT) - Rose Ranch is nothing short of unique. Nestled between dense forest and oyster beds, it has been operating along the coast of Washington State since 1923. For 100 years, each generation of …

Thursday, September 26

Nursing parents still have no place to pump at work. Now they're suing.

The 19th reports on the anticipated wave of lawsuits — including against major companies — after the PUMP Act gave nursing employees the right to sue over a lack of workplace accommodations.

Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

Thursday, August 8

How many workers can AI really replace? Estimates are all over the place.

Verbit analyzed jobs data as well as academic and analyst forecasts to illustrate the potential for AI to displace jobs in the coming years.

Dom DiFurio

Monday, July 22

Laws and loopholes still perpetuate school segregation across America

The 74 reports on loopholes, laws and lack of protections allowing Black, brown, low-income students to be excluded from America's most coveted schools.

Marianna McMurdock - The 74

Wednesday, July 3

Want happier employees? New research says it's time to get personal

(BPT) - In an eye-opening look at workplace well-being, researchers have found that only one-third (28%) of knowledge workers globally say they have a healthy relationship with their jobs.The …

Thursday, September 26

Top Computing Options for a New School Year

(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.

Monday, September 16