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Daily News Lesson September 10 2025

Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown

Learn more about how economists use data to help them understand the U.S. economy

Educator Voices February 04 2025

Educator Voice: How CTE can give students a head start on career development

To celebrate Career and Technical Education Month, hear from two experts on ways CTE programs prepare students for life and the workforce

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Daily News Lesson December 22 2023

Authors confront threats to jobs from AI and other technology

Hear from one author on ways AI might change the workplace for many

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Daily News Lesson December 08 2023

One way those with criminal records are barred from seeking jobs

Learn how occupational licensing hurts job prospects for people with criminal records

FILE PHOTO: A "Now Hiring" sign advertising jobs at a hand car wash is seen in Miami

Daily News Lesson March 12 2023

Top Lesson: Jobs market continues to strengthen + News wrap 3/13/23 + Student video

Discuss the latest news in an economy that shows few signs of slowing

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Daily News Lesson June 04 2021

How a rise in remote work may impact post-pandemic life

Discuss whether or not more hybrid or remote work options will be better for workers and businesses — as well as who is left out from the trend

A sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego

Daily Video October 05 2020

How state ballot initiatives play a key role in elections

How might a ballot initiative in California determine the future of the 'gig economy'?

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