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It gave me hope" " Inmates in local jail get trained in carpentry to improve job prospects
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (537+ words) BARNSTABLE, Mass. " Building a better future by learning carpentry is the focus of a new program at the Barnstable County House of Correction. It's called Skilled Purpose. Anundra Anderson of Falmouth is one of the first graduates of the 12-week…...
50 colleges in the US that are most worth the cost, according to data
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (1679+ words) Stacker compiled a list of the colleges with the best ROI using data from a 2025 Georgetown University study. (cdrin // Shutterstock/cdrin // Shutterstock) They say the college years are the best of your life. They shape how you see the world,…...
Ipswich schools dispute claims of fake cigars in lacrosse suspension controversy
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (240+ words) IPSWICH, Mass. " In a new statement provided to Boston 25 News on Friday, Ipswich Superintendent Brian Blake and High School Principal Jonathan Mitchell pushed back against claims that the cigars at the center of a controversial student suspension ahead of a…...
Want to stay ahead of AI? Start with the skills it can't replicate.
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (689+ words) Stacker reports that employers seek brand journalists with storytelling skills that AI can't replicate, often paying a premium for those who use AI effectively. (Hannes P Albert // picture alliance via Getty Images/Hannes P Albert // picture alliance via Getty Images)…...
High school graduate accepted to 264 colleges, awarded $17 M in scholarships
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (271+ words) A high school graduate in Georgia has his choice of colleges to attend and, with $17 million in scholarships, will have a good nest egg to help pay for his education. Patrick Pruitt applied to 270 colleges and universities and was accepted…...
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (1059+ words) NEW YORK " Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them? Some workplace experts argue…...
Brockton school committee meets behind closed doors to discuss allegations against mayor
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (341+ words) BROCKTON, Mass. " The Brockton School Committee met in executive session Wednesday night to discuss allegations involving Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues and a student, as both school officials and law enforcement continue to investigate the matter. Rodrigues attended the special meeting…...
Ipswich High School forfeits lacrosse semifinals over cigar photo; parents claim they're fake
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (164+ words) Team members say their own school administration forfeited Tuesday night's game The reason, under MIAA rules, players must abstain from tobacco products. "It would have been a great game. It would have been good. We would have gone to the…...
Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (547+ words) WASHINGTON " Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic's disruptions while older students' test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government. Indeed, the 13-year-olds who took the national test experienced…...
Gap Year: What if they don't know what's next?
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (321+ words) Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) " Graduating from high school can be exciting, but also stressful. One poll found about 66 percent of teens say they're worried about what comes after high school. Some students may be academically ready, but emotionally behind. One…...