MONTGOMERY, Ala. – For some high school seniors, landing a job means more than extra cash for the movies or the mall — getting a paycheck means a chance to graduate. Yet many schools that place ...

Companies seem willing to hire for jobs in construction and building maintenance, even in a tough economy. More frequently, however, they re looking for people with both skill and education.That s why ...

Close to a third of the adult U.S. population has a college degree. While it no longer necessarily guarantees a job, as it once did, graduating from college is a prerequisite for the vast majority of ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. HATTIESBURG, Miss ...