Malls are closing across the country. These states are keeping them alive.
Findbusinesses4sale used International Council of Shopping Centers data to identify states with the highest concentration of marketplaces.
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Educators and families are divided on banning phones in classrooms. Is locking up phones the solution?
The 74 takes a closer look at Yondr, a company that’s seen a boom in business driven by school district sales.
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Will savings interest rates stay high in 2024?
Experian analysis finds that savings interest rates will likely decrease in 2024, but not by much.
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What kinds of schools fared the best and worst during the pandemic?
HeyTutor looked at a 2023 NWEA report to determine how the pandemic affected test score outcomes for students by comparing 2019 and 2022 test scores.
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Parents don't grasp the full academic damage from COVID's disruption, according to study
The 74 takes a closer look at a USC paper that claims that grade inflation and pandemic leniency are shielding the true extent to which children have fallen behind.
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Car insurance costs are rising faster than overall inflation—here's a closer look
CheapInsurance.com compared overall inflation to the rising cost of car insurance and identified reasons that costs are spiking using BLS data.
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Workers suffer the most injuries in these 25 jobs
Westfield ranked the 25 jobs with the highest rates of nonfatal occupational injuries using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Can landlords be held responsible for criminal activities on their properties?
Belong outlines where a landlord’s responsibilities regarding crime on their properties begin and end.
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Why furniture prices are falling amid ongoing inflation
Lazzoni Modern Furniture analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data to see what’s behind the fall of furniture prices amid inflation.
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Chronic absenteeism is still up in schools across the US
Since the pandemic, student absenteeism is down, but it’s still not at pre-COVID-19 rates, according to a HeyTutor analysis of data from FutureEd.
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Where do teacher salaries stretch the furthest?
MoneyGeek analyzed educator salaries in major U.S. cities to find the locations where teachers make the most after taxes and living expenses.
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4 ways technology has changed employee training
Bonsai identified several ways technology has made employee training faster and more effective, based on news and industry reports.
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The counties where American children have the best and worst shot at upward economic mobility
Wealth Enhancement Group used data from Harvard University to show where American kids have the best chances at upward economic mobility.
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The cost of these 5 construction materials grew the most in 2023
Machinery Partner used BLS data to identify the construction materials—including equipment—that saw the steepest price increases over the last year.
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Community schools work to boost student performance by meeting their non-academic needs
Numerade explored the growth of community schools with NCES data and the connection between access to social services and academic performance.
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The Smithsonian is coming to town
The Daily Yonder follows the Smithsonian’s prestigious Museum on Main Street exhibits as they travel to rural communities, highlighting local stories, and inspiring new homegrown installations.
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How long it takes to get 6 different health care degrees—and how much they pay
Vivian Health compiled information on six health care educational programs, including their duration and potential earnings for graduates using BLS data.
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How to keep your personal data a little more private while pursuing higher education
The Markup outlines key tips for college students on how to protect their online identity and data.
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Saving for your kids' college education? Everything you need to know about 529 plans
Wealth Enhancement Group breaks down everything you need to know about 529 plans, from their various types, tax benefits, and expenditures they cover, to their contribution and withdrawal limits, impact on financial aid, and more.
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He wanted privacy. His college gave him none.
An examination by The Markup of a typical college shows how students are subject to a vast and growing array of watchful tech, including homework trackers, test-taking software, and even license plate readers.
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What can homebuyers get for $400,000 in America's largest cities?
This Old House Reviews Team investigated how much home $400,000 can buy you in the 100 largest U.S. cities.
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5 of the top AI roles companies are seeking to hire
Revelo looked at data from a 2022 McKinsey report to see which jobs were the top jobs in AI.
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Like car prices, the annual cost of car ownership is also up
The General crunched Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine how much the cost of owning a car has risen since 2010.
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How AI can teach kids to write – not just cheat
The Hechinger Report looks into how ChatGPT’s ‘voiceless’ writing can help students find their writer’s ‘voice,’ and allow teachers to quickly analyze trends in student writing.
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Navigating nursing paths: Comparing travel nurses and staff nurses
Study.com offers an in-depth analysis of the current nursing landscape, exploring demographic shifts and economic factors reshaping the profession.
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The education requirements for the fastest-growing health care jobs
Incredible Health outlined the educational requirements for fast-growing occupations in health care. The takeaway? Many don’t require a doctorate.
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Web3 and crypto disasters of the last 3 years visualized
AskGamblers.com analyzed data collected by the Web3 Is Going Great project to illustrate losses in cryptocurrency and related systems since 2021.
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When it comes to using AI, nursing students trust themselves to use it correctly—but not their peers or administrators
NurseJournal found that nursing and health students are split on the use of AI in nursing school and beyond.
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6 hidden (and not-so-hidden) factors driving America's student absenteeism crisis
From higher-paying minimum wage jobs to missing teachers, students have a lot of reasons to skip school. The 74 dives into the factors driving America’s student absenteeism crisis.
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These alternative investments are attracting millennials amid economic woes
Moneywise looks into how millennials are finding alternative investment opportunities in the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and resulting skepticism of traditional modes of investment.
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