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‘For You’: What to know about news on TikTok

People work inside the TikTok building in Culver City, Calif., in March 2024.
A social media researcher explains how to analyze your news feed in terms of content, circulation and consumption.

Beyond the classroom: How schools are getting creative to help struggling families

Chalkbeat reports on how teachers are looking out for the tens of thousands of migrant and/or homeless families across New York City whose children often lack essential items needed for school.

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Lovell Elementary student honored for Random Acts of Kindness Week
Congratulations to Stacey Dominguez Mendoza, a third grader at Lovell Elementary School, who was honored last Friday by Sonny's BBQ as part of the company's Random Acts of Kindness Week. 
UF/IFAS researchers work to prevent a disease threatening your favorite chocolate
A group of UF/IFAS plant pathologists has partnered with the Mars confectionary company to safeguard those cacao tree pods – and the precious beans nestled inside – from a devastating disease: black pod rot.
Garden Festival and Plant Sale coming to UF/IFAS next month
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
A student concentrating and taking notes while working in a classroom with her classmates.
Federal assessments show reading and math performance drop in Florida
Florida eighth graders ranked in the bottom 10 states in reading and math, posting their lowest scores since 1998 and 1996, respectively. 
Florida Lottery transfers to state coffers were down 3% in 2024
Prizes added up to $6.3 billion and retailer commissions (6% of sales) totaled $571.6 million. Florida had $9.4 billion in ticket sales, ranking first among U.S. lotteries and seventh in per-capita sales.
Education & Careers

How to boost your savings: Smart strategies to save with intention

(BPT) - Savings can help meet unexpected expenses, fund short-term spending goals and protect against unanticipated life events. At the same time, leaving too much of your money uninvested can …
Utah university removes 'equity' and 'inclusion' from mission statement because of anti-DEI law
The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Weber State University's decision to remove the words "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from its new, shorter mission statement.
Who got to work remotely in 2024 and who didn't, according to data
To better understand how access to a remote schedule varies by a worker's ability, job type, and demographics, accessiBe analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
These 6 metros have the highest share of remote workers. Here's what they reveal about the future of remote work
Spokeo analyzed Census Bureau data to see which metro areas have the highest share of remote workers.
These are the best jobs of 2025, according to Indeed
Indeed put together a list of the best jobs for 2025 to help identify the high-demand roles offering the most promise in today's dynamic job market.
Teachers, students test out AI in Colorado classrooms
Chalkbeat spotlights the ways teachers and students are testing AI in Colorado classrooms.
America's college-aged population is declining. Universities will have to make cuts.
Study.com examined data from the University of Virginia and elsewhere to see which states can expect the biggest youth population drops by 2050.

Preventing ‘revenge quitting:’ 5 things workplaces can do to help employees feel like they belong

Creating a genuine sense of belonging can reshape workplace culture, boost engagement and overall business success. (Shutterstock)

Unprecedented inequality and other geopolitical risks are causing an increase in revenge quitting and similar behaviours.

California wildfires force students to think about the connections between STEM and society

Satellite imagery shows the front line of the Palisades fire in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, 2025.

In this course, eight professors share their disciplinary perspectives to help students analyze proposed interventions for increasing wildfire risks.

Retiring well: 68% of Americans say it’s living a little by affording experiences that bring joy

(BPT) - What makes for retiring well? For most Americans, it's living a little by affording experiences that bring joy (68%) and enjoying a high quality of life (49%), balanced by the security of …

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Reasons to Consider an Up-and-Coming Career in 2025

(Family Features) If you're thinking about making a career change, re-evaluating your long-term career path or looking for a career with purpose, there is one path you may not have considered .

Unlocking business growth: Lessons from inspiring leaders

(BPT) - By Sarah Acton, Chief Customer Officer, BILLOne of the most exciting aspects of my role as Chief Customer Officer at BILL is learning from our customers every day. There are always new …

Navigating deepfakes and synthetic media: This course helps students demystify artificial intelligence technologies

A Macalester College course helps students navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Students learn skills to help them distinguish fact from fiction in the world of AI.

Parents of college-bound students: How to manage the costs

(BPT) - Looking forward to your children's college journey? It's an exciting time, full of possibilities and dreams for the future, but it also has some challenges. Recently, inflation across the …

Voters in 12 states approved seven and defeated five state education ballot measures on Nov. 5

Ballotpedia shares details about which education ballot measures were and weren't approved across the U.S. on election day.

Winners and losers in public school funding: How does your state compare?

Study.com explores Census Bureau educational finance data to examine how states allocate resources to public schools and the variations in funding priorities across states.

As the US invests in infrastructure at record levels, construction workers may be hard to find

Seeking qualified workers: Using industry surveys and reports, Machinery Partner identified gaps in the construction labor market.

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CareerSource Central Florida is hosting Hearts for Veterans Job Fair to connect Veterans with local employment opportunities
Participating companies include the City of Orlando, Addition Financial Credit Union, Price Shopper, Allied Universal, McLane, Walden Security, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Alorica, UF Health, Lake County Transit, The Groove Hotel and Resorts, and more.
Orange County hosting 2025 Open House and Job Fair
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will host a free open house and job fair on Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orange County Administration Center.
Orange County Public Schools is hiring bus drivers and mechanics
School bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, creating a reliable bridge between home and education.
Research shows that holding down a job as a teenager has real benefits later in life.
Goodwill partners with local school districts to give students hands-on job training and experience
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida recently expanded its job training program to serve local high school students and provide them with hands-on experience by working in its stores. 
Professionalism in Business: Small Actions that Make a Massive Impact
There are many small things you can do that seemingly do not make an impact. In the grand scheme, the small behaviors will add up and create a very attractive, professional business environment. Here are just a few things you can do if you want to create a responsible, professional, and attractive business.
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(BPT) - The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting towards AI-driven solutions, clean technology and highly-efficient systems …
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(Family Features) Moving from one year to the next is a perfect opportunity to think about the new chapter you want to write for yourself.
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