Education
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Parent Demand for K–12 School Choice Reaches New High, New Survey Finds
28% of parents reported changing their child’s school in the past year, an estimated 18 million nationwide MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly three-quarters (74%) of U.S. parents of school-aged children, representing an estimated 47 million individual parents, considered sending at least one of their children to a different school over the past year, according to a new survey conducted by Navigate School Choice, a program of the nonprofit National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF). This survey, based on responses from 3,214 parents nationwide and conducted in June 2025, marks the highest recorded level of school consideration since NSCAF began tracking these trends. Unlike previous surveys conducted in January, this is…
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Tips for Children Starting Kindergarten & Books
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone for kids, and it can be an exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) time. Here are some tips to help children adjust and make the transition smoother: 1. Visit the School Ahead of Time 2. Establish a Routine 3. Talk Positively About Kindergarten 4. Practice Basic Skills 5. Encourage Social Skills 6. Foster Independence 7. Read Books About Kindergarten 8. Discuss Emotions 9. Prepare for Separation 10. Be Calm at Drop-off 11. Be Patient with Transitions 12. Create a Fun After-School Routine 13. Stay in Communication with the Teacher 14. Label Everything 15. Celebrate the Small Wins How does your child feel about kindergarten? Are there…
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Not Your Grandfather’s Steel Mills: Meet Young People Changing the Face of the Steel Industry
When you hear the words “U. S. Steel,” you might picture men and women in facemasks and fireproof gear working on fiery blast furnaces and red hot rolling mills. While that may be the typical image of loud and smoky steel production in America, there’s also an entire field of clean innovation happening behind the scenes, largely being done by people you’d never expect. U. S. Steel is an employer partner of Bidwell Training Center, whose chemical lab technician program provides no-cost training to adults looking to change careers and enter the fields of product testing and R&D. In recent years, BTC graduates have become an integral part of U.…
