Education
Does Your State Require Personal Finance to Graduate? (2026)
Thirty states now guarantee a personal finance course before graduation, but a ‘requirement’ can mean a full semester or a single unit buried in another class. Here is how to find out what your state actually mandates.
The Academy Closes: Why Science Museums Everywhere Struggle
Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences is closing after nearly 200 years, and it is not alone. Behind one landmark’s final month is a national squeeze on science museums. Here’s what’s really going on.
Why Financial Literacy Is Fast Becoming a Graduation Rule
A decade ago, almost no state made students learn personal finance to graduate. Now most do, and parents keep pushing for more. Here’s what’s driving the fastest-moving change in high school requirements.
Crowds Surge as the Academy of Natural Sciences Faces Closure
Philadelphia’s 200-year-old Academy of Natural Sciences is packed with record crowds, right as it prepares to close. Here’s why it’s shutting, why the timing stings, and what the fight is really about.
Why PISA Scores Keep Falling: Screens, Reading, and AI
The 2025 PISA results are the worst on record. The more useful question is why. The report points at screens, a collapse in reading for pleasure, and a surprising AI effect.
PISA 2025 Results: What Falling Scores Mean for Schools
The 2025 PISA results show the lowest reading and math scores the OECD has ever recorded. Here’s what the decline actually means for parents, students, and school districts.
PISA Score Decline: How Schools Plan to Recover
After the record-low 2025 PISA results, the debate has shifted to recovery. The evidence on phone bans and tutoring is more humbling than the headlines suggest. Here’s what actually helps.
What Parents Can Do To Help Their Teens Succeed in High School and Beyond
As parents, we understand the importance of helping our teens succeed. Guiding our teens through the process of preparing for college and the future can be challenging, but there are many things we can do to support them. From helping them choose the right classes and set achievable goals to offering advice and assistance with […]
Should You Attend A Film School?
If you love to watch movies, you may regularly sit through the end credit. You may have a good idea of how many people needed to make a single movie. There are different roles needed to make movies. Film schools are established all around the country to supply major film studios with new creative and […]
Topics Covered in Continuing Education for Mortgage Lenders
As a mortgage loan originator, you may be aware that the SAFE Act requires you to complete NMLS mortgage CE on an annual basis. Of the eight hours of continuing education that you have to complete in total per year, five hours relate specifically to lending ethics and to federal law. The section on lending […]
Inspiring Reads for those Working in the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry can be highly competitive, that’s why it’s so important to stay ahead of the game. Understanding your market, products, and industry news are all ways to make great sales. There are also some tips you can learn from experts in the industry and we’re here to show you how to keep on […]
An Inspiring Reading List for Graduates
You’ve made it… the years of studying are completed, and the degree is now securely under your belt. After the triumph slowly fades, the reality will hit… that it’s just you and your trusty degree against the world. Millions of other young adults across the world have found themselves in the same boat, struggling for […]