How students and professionals are actually using AI tools While headlines often predict AI as a job-stealing or school-disrupting force, a new study by David Deming, Danoff Dean of Harvard College, presents a more grounded reality for students and employees. According to the Harvard Gazette, most people use ChatGPT not to outsource entire assignments or…
There was a time when the American dream was defined by the white-collar worker, steady paychecks, corner offices, and the assurance of stability. But the country’s labor landscape has shifted dramatically. Today, it’s the health and personal care aides, nearly four million of them, who form the backbone of the US workforce, underscoring a profound…
Sahil Bloom (image credit: sahilbloom.com) Sahil Reddy Bloom, a New York Times bestselling author, investor, and former collegiate athlete, has spent the last decade helping people rethink what success means. Born to a Telugu Indian mother and an American father, he grew up balancing two cultures while building a strong foundation in education and ambition….
There was a time, not long ago, when Mississippi stood as a symbol of America’s educational divide, a state trapped at the bottom of national rankings, burdened by low literacy rates and bleak test scores. In 2012, it was officially ranked last in education, a grim reflection of systemic neglect that stretched across generations. Classrooms…
NYC public schools step up to support students after ICE parent arrests New York City public schools are increasingly serving as critical lifelines for students whose parents are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), offering a combination of legal guidance, material aid, and emotional support, according to a report by Chalkbeat. Guiding families through…
The pandemic redefined what work could look like. Flexibility became a lifeline for millions of women who were finally able to balance ambition with caregiving responsibilities, no longer forced to choose between career and family. But as corporate America pulls the plug on remote work, that fragile equilibrium is cracking. What was once a breakthrough…
LAUSD reports growth in literacy and math through equity funding and reforms Two years after one of the most difficult periods in public education, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest in the United States, has recorded its highest-ever performance on California’s statewide tests, according to The 74. The improvement has been broad-based,…
University of Louisiana at Lafayette reduces staff. (Getty Images) The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has laid off 51 employees and vacated an additional 19 positions as part of a plan to address a $25 million structural budget deficit, the Acadiana Advocate reported. Interim University President Jaimie Hebert confirmed the reductions in an email…
Rising costs and US grant terminations drive Columbia University operating surplus lower. (Getty Images) Columbia University’s operating income fell sharply in fiscal year 2025, declining by just over 63% to $112.6 million. The Ivy League institution reported that revenue grew only modestly while expenses increased at a faster pace, putting pressure on its financial position,…
University of Texas reviews Trump Compact for Excellence despite academic freedom concerns. (Getty Images) The University of Texas (UT) is reportedly in discussions with the Trump administration over a proposed funding agreement that could provide the university with substantial federal support. The compact, referred to by the White House as the “Compact for Excellence in…
