Market analysis of education technology and the higher-education business: online program managers, learning platforms, enrollment trends, microcredentials, and the labor-market outcomes of degrees. Written by Phil Hill, a long-standing independent analyst of the sector.
Why I recommend it: Freemium: a good share of posts are free to read and there is a paid tier for the deeper market analysis. Useful if you are weighing whether a bootcamp, online degree or microcredential is worth the money — this is one of the few places that reports on the finances behind those programs rather than their marketing.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics page listing Current Employment Statistics news releases, including the monthly Employment Situation report on U.S. nonfarm payroll jobs, hours and earnings. (Described from the page title; the page blocks automated reading.)
AARP's Longevity Economy Outlook series measures how Americans 50 and older contribute to the U.S. economy, including their spending, jobs supported, tax payments, and unpaid caregiving and charitable contributions. The reports include projections through 2060 and key findings for employers and policymakers.
Why I recommend it: Useful for seeing the scale of older workers and consumers in the labor market — a counterweight to coverage that treats workers over 50 as an afterthought.
An HR guide to planning for skills gaps and talent shortages before they hit, covering whether to build, buy, or borrow talent. It cites ManpowerGroup data that 72% of employers still struggle to fill roles, and contrasts industries with shortages against job seekers sending hundreds of applications. A guest contribution from Global Verification Network, updated April 7, 2026.
Why I recommend it: A practical employer-side view of the skills-gap problem — pairs well with resources written for job seekers navigating the same market.
Civics of Technology blog post on educators and communities questioning, resisting and redesigning education technology.
McKinsey Global Institute report (September 2026) on how AI, automation and structural trends are reshaping US jobs, examining which skills are growing or declining in demand and the pathways workers take into future jobs.
A New Republic post on a federal rule tying student-loan eligibility to the earnings of graduates from a degree program.
Why I recommend it: The New Republic limits free articles per month on some pages.
