--- title: Education News and Announcements | Consumer Press description: Consumer Press | Stay up-to-date on the preK—12 and higher education markets with education news, announcements, and commentary from the PRP client family. --- [![Color_PRP Group x Hawke Media Logo-2](https://www.prp.group/hs-fs/hubfs/PRP%20Website/Images/Color_PRP%20Group%20x%20Hawke%20Media%20Logo-2.png?width=5009&height=2484&name=Color_PRP%20Group%20x%20Hawke%20Media%20Logo-2.png "Color_PRP Group x Hawke Media Logo-2")](https://www.prp.group/) [![The Podcast](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41856616/6158d203-4f17-403e-9a57-0fa1d26c4959.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41856616/6158d203-4f17-403e-9a57-0fa1d26c4959) [![Connect With Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41856616/b2cbd633-db81-4d16-ad33-cc3973ac6471.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41856616/b2cbd633-db81-4d16-ad33-cc3973ac6471) ** ** ** [![prp-group-logo-full-color-rgb-864px@300ppi](https://www.prp.group/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/prp-group-logo-full-color-rgb-864px@300ppi.png?width=864&height=180&name=prp-group-logo-full-color-rgb-864px@300ppi.png "prp-group-logo-full-color-rgb-864px@300ppi")](https://www.prp.group/) [![The Podcast](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41856616/6158d203-4f17-403e-9a57-0fa1d26c4959.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41856616/6158d203-4f17-403e-9a57-0fa1d26c4959) [![Connect With Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41856616/b2cbd633-db81-4d16-ad33-cc3973ac6471.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41856616/b2cbd633-db81-4d16-ad33-cc3973ac6471) ** ** ** Search [![prpgroup-white](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/2224752/prpgroup-white.svg "prpgroup-white")](https://www.prp.group/) ** ** [![Our Blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41856616/341b4c59-af1b-45f3-be6c-49418a32ccb1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41856616/341b4c59-af1b-45f3-be6c-49418a32ccb1) [![Connect With Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41856616/b2cbd633-db81-4d16-ad33-cc3973ac6471.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41856616/b2cbd633-db81-4d16-ad33-cc3973ac6471) # [**Education News and Announcements](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements) / Consumer Press ## [How to Empower Recent College Graduates with Soft Skills and Microcredentials](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/how-to-empower-recent-college-graduates-with-soft-skills-and-microcredentials) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 11/13/2024 [![How to Empower Recent College Graduates with Soft Skills and Microcredentials](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Training%20Magazine%20Logo.png)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/how-to-empower-recent-college-graduates-with-soft-skills-and-microcredentials) An interview with David McCool, President & CEO at Muzzy Lane, by Alina Okun, co-founder of Walnut Career Intelligence Q: Why did Muzzy Lane decide to focus on soft skills? … [Read Story **](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/how-to-empower-recent-college-graduates-with-soft-skills-and-microcredentials) Topics:[Consumer Press](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/topic/consumer-press) ## [Free Mental Health Resources Online For All Students, Parents In W.Va.](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/free-mental-health-resources-online-for-all-students-parents-in-w.va) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 11/13/2024 [![Free Mental Health Resources Online For All Students, Parents In W.Va.](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/WV%20NPR.png)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/free-mental-health-resources-online-for-all-students-parents-in-w.va) According to the CDC, adolescent mental health in the U.S. was worsening before the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, the nation’s youth is experiencing a mental health crisis. At the beginning … [Read Story **](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/free-mental-health-resources-online-for-all-students-parents-in-w.va) Topics:[Consumer Press](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/topic/consumer-press) ## [Is Your Engineering Career Suffering from a Lack of Soft Skills?](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/is-your-engineering-career-suffering-from-a-lack-of-soft-skills) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 11/13/2024 [![Is Your Engineering Career Suffering from a Lack of Soft Skills?](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Design%20News.png)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/is-your-engineering-career-suffering-from-a-lack-of-soft-skills) Traditional engineering schools and workplaces have long prioritized hard skills over soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. From my experience working as an engineer and hiring them, … [Read Story **](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/is-your-engineering-career-suffering-from-a-lack-of-soft-skills) Topics:[Consumer Press](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/topic/consumer-press) ## [Marion County families have free access to mental health help through schools](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/marion-county-families-have-free-access-to-mental-health-help-through-schools) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 10/25/2024 [![Marion County families have free access to mental health help through schools](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Times%20West%20Virginian.webp)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/marion-county-families-have-free-access-to-mental-health-help-through-schools) FAIRMONT — The West Virginia Department of Education hopes its partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection will provide parents and K-12 students who are searching for mental health … [Read Story **](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/marion-county-families-have-free-access-to-mental-health-help-through-schools) Topics:[Consumer Press](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/topic/consumer-press) ## [Why You Should Offer Durable Skill Credentials to Differentiate Employees from AI](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/why-you-should-offer-durable-skill-credentials-to-differentiate-employees-from-ai) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 10/24/2024 [![Why You Should Offer Durable Skill Credentials to Differentiate Employees from AI](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/America-Succeeds-Newsroom-Logo.png)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/why-you-should-offer-durable-skill-credentials-to-differentiate-employees-from-ai) Why should companies offer employees the opportunity to learn new skills and earn credentials that validate those skills? First of all, upskilling plays a key role in employee retention. According … [Read Story **](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/why-you-should-offer-durable-skill-credentials-to-differentiate-employees-from-ai) Topics:[Consumer Press](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/topic/consumer-press) ## [Free online high school diploma program offers second chance for Arizona adults](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/free-online-high-school-diploma-program-offers-second-chance-for-arizona-adults) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 09/20/2024 [![Free online high school diploma program offers second chance for Arizona adults](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/13%20News.jpg)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/free-online-high-school-diploma-program-offers-second-chance-for-arizona-adults) In Arizona, approximately 650,000 adults lack a high school diploma. With an increasing number of jobs requiring this, many are seeking opportunities to complete their education. A new program is … [Read Story **](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/free-online-high-school-diploma-program-offers-second-chance-for-arizona-adults) Topics:[Consumer Press](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/topic/consumer-press) ## [Teaching Learning Leading K12 Podcast: Connect Your ELA Classes to the Interests and Lives of Your Students](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/teaching-learning-leading-k12-podcast-connect-your-ela-classes-to-the-interests-and-lives-of-your-students) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 08/26/2024 [![Teaching Learning Leading K12 Podcast: Connect Your ELA Classes to the Interests and Lives of Your Students](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Teaching%2c%20Learning%2c%20Leading%20K12%20podcast%20Logo.webp)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/teaching-learning-leading-k12-podcast-connect-your-ela-classes-to-the-interests-and-lives-of-your-students) Hannah Roudebush is a Training Consultant at Gale, part of Cengage Group, where she develops and delivers training to K-12 teachers and school media specialists, as well as special, government, … [Read Story **](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/teaching-learning-leading-k12-podcast-connect-your-ela-classes-to-the-interests-and-lives-of-your-students) Topics:[Consumer Press](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/topic/consumer-press) ## [Getting Students to Write Podcast: Easy and Effective ways to Engage Writers with Hannah Roudebush](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/getting-students-to-write-podcast-easy-and-effective-ways-to-engage-writers-with-hannah-roudebush) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 08/20/2024 [![Getting Students to Write Podcast: Easy and Effective ways to Engage Writers with Hannah Roudebush](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Getting%20Students%20to%20Write%20Logo.webp)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/getting-students-to-write-podcast-easy-and-effective-ways-to-engage-writers-with-hannah-roudebush) You will enjoy this episode with my guest, Ms. Hannah Roudebush! Hannah was a teacher who truly cared for her students and did everything she could to make learning "relevant, … [Read Story **](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/getting-students-to-write-podcast-easy-and-effective-ways-to-engage-writers-with-hannah-roudebush) Topics:[Consumer Press](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/topic/consumer-press) ## [Can Mindfulness Training Help My Kids in School?](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/equity-and-access-podcast-in-a-time-of-teacher-shortage-alternative-certification-1) by [PRP Group](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/author/prp-group), on 07/2/2024 [![Can Mindfulness Training Help My Kids in School?](https://www.prp.group/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Future%20of%20Education%20Podcast.webp)](https://www.prp.group/client-family-news-and-announcements/equity-and-access-podcast-in-a-time-of-teacher-shortage-alternative-certification-1) Ilana Nankin, Founder and CEO at Breathe for Change, delves into the topic of mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and yoga for educators. 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