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Development, Education, Leadership

Design Workforce and Economic Development Together—or Lose Both

Rural America has land, grit, and a deep need for growth. What it often lacks is governance that can keep…

8 min read

A blue paper cutout of a human head with tangled string and puzzle pieces on top, symbolizing mental confusion, on a vibrant yellow and pink background—perfect for TikTok posts about mental health awareness.

Development, Education, Influencer, Leadership

Research Brief: TikTok Therapy Culture and the Risks of Unlicensed Self-Diagnosis

TikTok has emerged as a dominant platform for mental health discussions, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Influencers and users…

10 min read

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Artificial Intelligence, Coaching, Influencer, Leadership

Research Brief: Fake Activism and Social Justice Clout Chasing

Social media platforms have transformed activism into a performative spectacle, where teens and influencers prioritize "activism selfies," viral challenges, and…

10 min read

A child wearing a green shirt is using a laptop on a white table in a living room setting, highlighting concerns about online exploitation.

Artificial Intelligence, Development, Sextortion

Online Risks for Minors: Trends in Sexual Exploitation via Social Media and Influencer Culture

Imagine a bright-eyed 13-year-old girl, let's call her Emily, innocently uploading her first dance video to TikTok from her suburban…

13 min read

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Development, Leadership

The Workforce–Economic Development Divide: Why America Can’t Rebuild Its Economy Without Rebuilding How It Develops People

Across the United States, policymakers and economic development agencies are investing billions to attract new industries—microchip plants, biomanufacturing hubs, data…

8 min read

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Education, Leadership

The Educational Malpractice Too Many Don’t See: Our Institutions Are Failing Students—and the Nation’s Future Depends on It

Our schools and colleges face a choice: continue business as usual — or admit we are failing an entire generation.…

9 min read

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Leadership, Tribal School Accreditation, Tribal Schools

Performance of BIE and Indian Country Schools Compared to U.S. Schools

Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and tribally controlled schools face systemic challenges that depress student outcomes compared to national peers.…

4 min read

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Development, Education, Leadership

Factories as Classrooms: The New American Model for Economic Survival

America’s economy is being rebuilt—but our schools are not. Across the nation, industries are reshoring manufacturing, biopharma, technology, and energy…

7 min read

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Artificial Intelligence, Development, Influencer

The Digital Trap: How Social Media Is Weaponized for Identity Theft, Extortion, and Blackmail

In the age of digital connectivity, social media platforms have become fertile ground for cybercriminals. Through sophisticated tactics, they exploit…

4 min read