I’m a former governor, an education leader, and mother to recent college grads. Gen Z alarms me with their financial illiteracy

Just like earlier generations, Gen Z is deeply reluctant to discuss money, often ranking conversations about…

For Gen Zers in rural counties, lack of a college degree is no career obstacle. ‘My stress is picking an option, not finding an option’

As a student in western New York’s rural Wyoming County, Briar Townes honed an artistic streak…

Top economist Brad DeLong to recent college grads: Don’t blame AI for job struggles—blame the sputtering economy

As recent college graduates face one of the toughest job markets in years, Berkeley economist and…

Trump wants Harvard to pay a lot more than the $200 million Columbia settled for, sources say

The Trump administration is pressing for a deal with Harvard University that would require the Ivy…

Study: Many Chinese students are motivated to learn AI due to ‘guilt and shame,’ not enjoyment

Just because Gen Z is leading the charge on integrating AI tools into their school work…

New 529 plan rules let Gen Z invest in careers, not just college

529 accounts are tax-advantaged savings plans designed primarily for education expenses, and recent legislation has significantly…