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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.

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter In Kristin Lidstrom’s business classes at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, the finance lessons quickly become personal. “They begin thinking about their own spending habits, future goals, or even what they’re seeing at home,” Lidstrom said. “Concepts like interest rates or debt suddenly carry weight when they realize how long it can take to pay something off or how quickly costs can grow.” Not every student will pursue business after Lidstrom’s class. But all of them can apply the lessons they’ve learned from business…

Richard Epstein, Civitas Outlook There is a profound difference between scientific and legal inquiry.

Organizations Transforming Workplace Learning In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the pace of change is no longer gradual—it is constant. New technologies emerge, roles evolve, and the skills required to perform effectively shift faster than traditional training programs can keep up. Organizations that once relied on periodic training sessions or annual learning initiatives are finding that these approaches are no longer sufficient. This is where the concept of a continuous learning culture becomes essential. A continuous learning culture ensures that learning is not treated as a separate activity but as a natural and ongoing part of work. Instead of viewing…