Amid constant technological distraction, getting schoolchildren to read – let alone take pleasure in it – is more challenging than ever. Newsela offers a concise, engaging, and timely alternative to out-of-date textbooks with news stories, speeches, and papers rewritten according to reading levels.

Apple is setting up camp in a Chicago public school to launch its upcoming educational products. The tech industry is perceived to be out of touch with the realities of underfunded educational systems, so Apple is stepping directly into America’s schools to show its commitment to the cause.

High tuition fees mean that many people no longer equate money spent on education with value or quality. Free digital education systems are providing the workforce with all the knowledge they need to grow, which could render traditional forms of learning redundant in the not-too-distant future.

Getting a university degree was once seen as a useful path to a lucrative career. Yet high tuition fees are deterring many, especially given that employers are increasingly looking beyond academics, instead considering a range of other factors. So is the traditional degree a thing of the past?