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School choice is gaining momentum, and it's on the ballot in 3 states. We want to hear what you think.
Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska have school choice on the ballot. A vote for the initiatives would…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Parenthood — and the choice to be childfree — is at stake this election. 3 Americans explain how it's impacting their vote.
BI spoke with five voters about what reproductive healthcare, decisions on whether or not to have a…
Allie Kelly
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I graduated from college at 39, after almost a decade in the military. I feel behind, but I think I made the right choice.
After graduating from college at age 39, Josh Rose started a tech job at a Fortune 500 bank. He sai…
Charissa Cheong
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I'm a lawyer who became a stay-at-home dad when my first child was born. It's the right choice for my family.
When Chris Gaffney and his wife, Jenny, had a baby on the way, they crunched the numbers and realiz…
Elle Hardy
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Hiring “self-reliant” candidates who “think outside the box”? Beware, your job post might be attracting rule-bending narcissists!
Ever come across job listings seeking “ambitious and self-reliant” candidates who “think outside th…
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Working in corporate America burned me out, so I became an elementary school teacher
I spent 16 years working in an office and was not enjoying it. My dad's retirement inspired me to b…
Jesse Gormley
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I was paralyzed from the chest down by a school shooter at 15. I chose to forgive him.
Missy Jenkins Smith was shot in 1997 at the Heath High School shooting. She was left paralyzed from…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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A Gen Xer was tired of balancing 2 jobs and earning under $50,000 a year so he went back to school. The decision 'changed his life,' he said.
A Gen Xer went back to college at age 36 to boost his pay. Today he's got a master's degree and is …
Jacob Zinkula
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I was the only male student in my class at a school for nannies. I've wanted to be one since I was 14.
Ike Robin knew he wanted to be a nanny since he was 14. He trained at the prestigious school for na…
Kelly Burch
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I started obsessing over my son's school supply list. I realized I was just anxious about him starting middle school.
When the author's son started middle school, she worried about cyberbullying and drugs. She channel…
Marika Paez Wiesen
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I took my girlfriend on a 10-day multi-city trip for our first vacation together. The risky choice paid off.
For our first couple vacation together, we headed abroad to explore Spain for 10 days. It was tough…
Adam England
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I have digital overload from parenting a first grader. School, friend hangouts, and extracurriculars are all managed on my phone.
Between the school notifications, the parents' group text, and extra curricular activities, I'm alw…
Barkha Shah
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My daughter dropped out of college after just 1 semester and enrolled in cosmetology school. I couldn't be more proud.
When the author's daughter called her to say she wasn't enjoying her first weeks of college, they d…
Kelli Thompson
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I'm a public school teacher trying to save money for grad school. I'm on my parents' phone plan and they pay for my tickets to see them.
I'm a public school teacher and my parents pay for my phone bill. By helping me out now, I'll be mo…
Jacqueline LeKachman
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We have 5 kids and live on my husband's public school salary. We have no way of saving for their college education.
My husband is a public school teacher and I'm a freelancer. While money is tight, we are trying to …
Chaunie Brusie
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The educational gap between poorer and richer households is growing in India and much of Asia, thanks to climate change
According to a UNESCO report, high temperatures are leading to poorer grades and worsened performan…
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I was mom-shamed for leaving my kids to go back to school. My partner was the one who defended my choice.
A mother shares how when they left their kids with their partner to go to graduate school, they exp…
joj
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The back-to-school season always reminds me why I love homeschooling my kids so much
Back-to-school season, with all its never-ending to-do lists, reminds me why homeschooling was the …
Terri Peters
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Arizona is a cautionary tale for school vouchers as a wave of states are giving parents cash to send their kids to private school
A new Brookings report found Arizona's universal education savings accounts are primarily going to …
Ayelet Sheffey
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A child-free boomer doesn't regret her choice despite the social pressure. She has financial freedom and can spend the rest of her life giving back.
Ann Snyder, 70, didn't want kids and has enjoyed the financial freedom that can come with that deci…