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Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Oregon’s low youth literacy rates spurred a new candidate to announce a write-in campaign for governor on Monday. Most Oregonians have at least some experience with the candidate, but it’s never held elected office before. It’s not even human. J. Schuberth, a former teacher for Portland State University’s general education program and one of the founders of reading advocacy group Oregon Kids Read, launched the Pencil for governor campaign Monday to raise awareness about persistent reading proficiency issues among the state’s students. To “get education…

Transform Failure Into Rapid Skill Mastery Let’s face it: most corporate training feels like a black hole. 70% of L&D efforts do not lead to behavioral change, resulting in an $85 billion wasted each year as employees forget 90% of what they were supposed to learn within weeks. However, the good news is that learning from failure is changing the game. With learning from failure, companies report 4x faster learning of skills and 200% better retention. Think about it! Your brain is wired more effectively for failure than for success. Top companies are now adopting “fail forward” philosophies, where failure…

AI And Automation For CTE Content Creation Career and Technical Education (CTE) institutions across the U.S. face rising pressure to deliver industry-aligned, compliant, and accessible curricula at scale, all while keeping costs under control. As workforce demands evolve faster than ever, institutions can no longer rely on slow, manual content development. Employers expect graduates to be job-ready on day one, while students demand modern, engaging learning experiences that reflect real-world technologies and industry standards. That’s where AI-powered automation platforms come in. By streamlining content creation, localization, and accessibility, these platforms allow CTE institutions to scale quickly, reduce operational strain, and…

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Starting in September 2027, New York state public school students will no longer be required to pass five Regents exams in order to graduate. This move will put New York in line with the rest of the country, as only six states remain that require exit exams. Instead of being asked to score at least a 65% on tests of English Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, science and one optional exam, New York students will be assessed using Portrait of a Graduate standards.  It is…

It’s the middle of your child’s junior year. Between AP exams, extracurriculars, and college visits, you suddenly realize that senior year is just months away—and with it comes FAFSA deadlines, CSS Profile requirements, and scholarship applications you haven’t even started researching. Sound familiar? The financial pressure is real. In-state public universities now average $27,000 per year in tuition, fees, room, and board. Private institutions exceed $50,000. Meanwhile, the average student graduates with $37,000 in student loan debt. For families determined to help their children graduate debt-free, the path forward feels anything but clear. Financial assistance, such as scholarships and grants,…

  Legal Studies Degrees as a Starting Point There are several types of law-related academic programs that can serve as entry points into the legal field or provide a foundation for future study. Undergraduate credentials, such as an associate of science (AS) in legal studies or a bachelor of science (BS) in legal studies, introduce core topics like legal terminology, research methods, and civil procedure. A four-year bachelor’s program builds on this foundation with upper-division coursework (such as advanced legal research, ethics, and constitutional law) and additional emphasis on critical thinking and communication skills. These programs may also provide opportunities…

Jeremy Portnoy, RCInvestigations The State of Texas has become as synonymous with crippling public school debt as it is with oil wells and tumbleweeds.

Exploring Agile L&D Staff Augmentation That Goes Beyond Talent Matchmaking Driven by the belief that the strongest professional relationships are built on empathy and understanding, Dominika Probola is a Talent Manager at SweetRush dedicated to supporting the people behind exceptional performance. With over 15 years of experience spanning hospitality, talent acquisition, and talent management, Dominika brings a service-oriented, people-first perspective to the Learning and Development industry. As part of SweetRush’s Talent Solutions team, she manages the full consultant engagement lifecycle—from identifying and recruiting exceptional talent to providing ongoing mentorship and dedicated support for professionals working on client projects. Today, she…

  What is a Paralegal? A paralegal is a trained professional who performs substantive legal work under the supervision of a licensed attorney. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), this work is delegated by an attorney, who remains responsible for the outcome. Similarly, the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) defines paralegals as individuals qualified through education, training, or experience to handle legal tasks that require knowledge of legal concepts. While responsibilities can be wide-ranging, there are clear boundaries. Paralegals do not provide legal advice or represent clients in court. Instead, they serve as a critical extension of the…

Barry Blisten, California Post I used to pay dues to the teachers union. I believed in it.