Many kids from factory towns like Detroit, MI and Dayton, OH had a very clear picture of what they wanted to do when they grew up—they would get jobs at an automotive factory, get married, and start a family.
These dreams were ultimately crushed when the economy tanked, sending companies like General Motors into bankruptcy. [...]

John Stossel, of ABC news’ “Give Me a Break!” asks some important questions about the state of American public schools. Are kids learning? Why are we falling behind the rest of the world in math and science? Check out the myths and facts behind public school education in his documentary below. You may be surprised [...]

The field of marketing has just become a whole lot sweeter! Naming, branding, and logo recognition are all important aspects of marketing a product, and it seems that people over at Snickers have nailed all three!
The popular chocolate bar has just added a new marketing lingo to the world: Snacklish. This language is based [...]

A study conducted by IDC last year found that people spent more time online than any other medium – approximately 32.7 hours at the computer per week. The internet has completely consumed our attention, more so than television, newspapers, and magazines. The study concluded that people tend to use the media that they grew up [...]

This just in: Hollywood is buzzing about plans for a new movie. No, it’s not another “Transformers” or “Terminator” sequel—it’s a flick about Facebook!
The film will provide Facebook fanatics with juicy facts about how the CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg began the social media craze while he was still a sophomore at Harvard University. [...]

Lisa Short, science teacher at Gaithersburg Middle School, demonstrates an interactive whiteboard at a hearing regarding the Future of Learning: How Technology is Transforming Public Schools on June 16, 2009.
So, how will technology affect your classroom experience? Check out the video below to find out!

Watch President Barack Obama discuss his plan for improving schools and making college more affordable. This affects every current and future college student, so make sure to listen up!

Happy birthday, America! On July 4th, we take time to celebrate the birth of our nation. Let’s put some things in perspective: on the 4th of July in 1776, there were only 2.5 million people living in the USA (which is the current population of Brooklyn, NY). Today, about 302 million men, women, and children [...]