The American Education Flatline: After decades of stalled academic performance, scores dip as AI reshapes the workforce

Business leader and educator James Prendamano calls for changes to American education as test scores decline and AI reshapes the workforce. His new white paper examines decades of academic performance and proposes six changes for the future.

The Prendamano Academy is a free educational platform founded by James Prendamano that provides practical learning resources in business, financial literacy, artificial intelligence and personal development.

White paper cites data showing stalled performance for 17-year-olds, falling reading and math scores and eighth-graders below Basic in three core subjects.

We spent decades without significant improvement in our most important long-term measures, now scores are falling. That should concern every parent, educator, employer and policymaker in the country.””

— James Prendamano

STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American education spent decades making little progress in long-term reading and math performance. Now, key student test scores are falling while artificial intelligence is changing workforce demands.

Business leader and educator James

Complete Cast And Creative Team Announced for Mint Theater Company’s New York Premiere of PHYL by Cecily Hamilton

The Mint Theater to present PHYL

Cast of Phyl

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Mint Theater Company’s New York Premiere of PHYL by Cecily Hamilton as part of their Let's Talk About Sex season

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mint Theater Company (Jonathan Bank, Artistic Director; Matthew McVey-Lee, Producing Director) has announced the complete cast and creative team for the New York premiere of PHYL, a rarely

NYF Health Awards® Announces 2026 Health & Wellness and Pharma Executive Juries

2026 NYF Health Awards Executive Jury Announced

Award-winning Creative Leaders Rich Levy, CCO at Klick Health and Jason Graff, Global CCO at VML Health to Chair this Year’s Executive Juries

Reflecting this year's theme, Rewarding Those Who See Health Differently, we intentionally assembled Executive Juries that represent the diverse disciplines shaping modern healthcare communications.”

— Jennifer Vizina, Executive Director, NYF Health Awards.

NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New York Festivals® NYF Health Awards®, honoring the world's most innovative healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical communications, announced the distinguished creative leaders selected to serve on its 2026 Health & Wellness and Pharma Executive Juries.

Bringing together two of the industry’s most

NEW INITIATIVE HELPS GENESEE COUNTY BUSINESSES ACCESS MILLIONS IN REGIONAL PURCHASING OPPORTUNITIES

The Finger Lakes Procurement Initiative (FLX PI) helps small businesses prepare to do business with larger organizations.

Finger Lakes SBDC at SUNY Brockport Opens Applications for Procurement Readiness Program Supporting Small Businesses

The challenge isn't capability—it's understanding how to access these opportunities. The Finger Lakes Procurement Initiative is designed to help business owners navigate the procurement process”

— Lindsay Ward, Regional Director of the SBDC at SUNY Brockport.

ROCHESTER , NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Finger Lakes Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Brockport today announced the launch of the Finger Lakes Procurement Initiative (FLX PI), a new

Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 68th Annual Summer Party Raises More Than $1.8 Million

Vice Chairs Laura Lofaro Freeman, Cindy Willis, Jean Shafiroff, & Hollis Forbes, Chair Lynn A. Scotti, Corporate Partnership Chair Nancy Stone, Fashion Chair Fern Mallis, & Vice Chairs Melanie Wambold, Margo Nederlander, & Sheila Fuchs. (Photo: Mark Sagliocco)

Southampton Hospital Foundation

There is something truly special about gathering together each year to celebrate not only the season, but also the remarkable generosity and compassion that define our community”

— Lynn A. Scotti, Summer Party Chair

SOUTHAMPTON , NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Saturday, August 1, over 450 guests stepped into the glamour of a 1940s Supper Club as the Southampton Hospital Foundation hosted its 68th Annual Summer Party beneath the

STAR TREK SPIRITS UNVEILS FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL ORIGINAL SAURIAN BRANDY CELEBRATING STAR TREK’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Gene Roddenberry Legacy Edition of the Saurian Brandy

The Original Saurian Brandy

Limited-edition collector's release includes the Gene Roddenberry Legacy Edition featuring a 1966 Heritage Blend and archival film cells.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek Spirits, announced today the first officially realized Original

PurpleLab Wins the 'Cross-Channel Measurement Platform of the Year' MarTech Breakthrough Award

PurpleLab has been recognized for leading innovation in healthcare marketing measurement, reshaping how brands engage, convert, and grow.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PurpleLab®, a leading provider of real-world healthcare data and analytics, today announced its recognition as the “Cross-Channel Measurement Platform of the Year” by the MarTech Breakthrough

Concierge Auctions: Historic Fifth Avenue Penthouse Sells at live ‘America 250’ Sale at Sotheby’s New York

Landmark Sohmer Piano Building penthouse sells in 37 days, all proceeds to support Gorongosa Project in Africa

The Sohmer Piano Building penthouse is the kind of asset that defines what we mean by truly irreplaceable real estate.”

— Chad Roffers

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today that a one-of-a-kind penthouse crowning the landmarked Sohmer Piano Building in Manhattan's coveted Flatiron District is pending

City Suburb Offers Roofing and Masonry Services in Brooklyn, NY

Queens-based City Suburb provides residential and commercial roofing and masonry solutions to property owners across Brooklyn and the greater New York area.

QUEENS, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- City Suburb, a leading provider of roofing and masonry services headquartered in Queens, New York, offers a full range of roofing and

Victory Recovery Partners Launches Gambling Treatment Program in Farmingville

Qualified Problem Gambling Professionals now treating gambling disorder at the Farmingville center, with the program expanding to Shirley in August.

LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Victory Recovery Partners has launched a dedicated program for gambling addiction treatment in Farmingville, NY, bringing credentialed clinical care for gambling

Dr. Monica Vermani, C. Psych. Selected as Top Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Advocate by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Dr. Monica Vermani at their Annual Awards Gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Monica Vermani, Clinical Psychologist, Author, TEDx Speaker, and mental health advocate, was recently selected as Top Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Advocate for 2026 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding

OAKCHA EXPANDS INTO ULTA BEAUTY NATIONWIDE

Ulta Beauty is the ideal retail partner because they share our belief that discovering fragrance should be exciting, personal and approachable.”

— Aziz Ghani, Partner at OAKCHA

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OAKCHA , a fragrance house making luxury-quality fragrance more accessible, today announced its launch at Ulta Beauty. Beginning August 2, 2026, OAKCHA will be available on Ulta.com

The Needle and the Damage Done Examines the Lasting Social and Legal Impact of the Covid Era in Canada

The Needle and the Damage Done by Dr. Gilbert McInnis

Dr. Gilbert McInnis presents an examination of civil liberties, public policy, and individuals whose experiences shaped talks on rights and accountability.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Gilbert McInnis announces the release of The Needle and the Damage Done, a nonfiction work that explores the social, legal, and political challenges experienced by Canadians

Manhattan Book Group Announces Gold Win for “Life and How to Live it: Begin the Begin” in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards

NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Manhattan Book Group proudly announces “Life and How to Live it: Begin the Begin” by Chaz Holesworth has been awarded gold in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards. The honor recognizes exceptional storytelling, originality, and imaginative scope in contemporary publishing.

The Manhattan Book Awards is a year-round literary

M.LEAGUE x World Riichi U.S. Tour Shatters Viewership Records and Finalizes Historic Global Pro Alliance

M.LEAGUE x World Riichi U.S. Tour Las Vegas Venue: HyperX

Various Scenes from the M.LEAGUE x World Riichi U.S. Tour

World Riichi signs iconic agreement with four major professional organizations in Japan

Recapping the M.LEAGUE x World Riichi U.S. Tour: record overseas viewership, sold-out venues, and a monumental 5-party global alliance for World Riichi.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The first-ever multi-city professional mahjong tour in the United States concluded this week, marking a massive, unprecedented success for the globalization of the mind sport. The

What NYC Property Owners Need to Know Before Upgrading Their Building Security System

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TL;DR: Modern building security in New York City combines intercoms, surveillance cameras, and electronic access control into one integrated layer of protection. The right system depends on your building type, tenant mix, and the number of entry points. A licensed low-voltage

How Community Ownership Creates Affordable Spaces, Local Power, and Lasting Community Wealth

Community members work together in a garden.  

The community ownership landscape, as envisioned by Justice Capital and Nonprofit Finance Fund

Nonprofit Finance Fund Releases New Publication on What’s Driving Community Ownership Investments Now

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) has published a new resource on community ownership of assets as a path to lasting financial stability and social well-being.

Aisha Benson, NFF’s President and CEO, and

Tech Impact with Evan Kirstel Helps Companies Get Discovered, Says Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan

Jeff Kagan Industry Analyst

Tech Impact and AI Impact Help Senior Executives and Companies Stand Out in a Loud and Crowded Marketplace

Most companies have a real story to tell, but telling it and getting it heard are two different things.”

— Evan Kirstel

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tech Impact with Evan Kirstel is helping companies, senior executives, and technology leaders gain visibility in an increasingly crowded marketplace through television exposure on Fox Business Network and Bloomberg Television.

The program recently introduced AI Impact, a special-

Repurposing Rejection: Turning Your "No" Into Your Greatest "Yes" Inspires Readers to Transform Setbacks Into Purpose

REPURPOSING REJECTION: TURNING YOUR "NO" INTO YOUR GREATEST "YES" by ANNE AJADI

Anne Ajadi combines personal experience, biblical wisdom, and life coaching to help readers overcome rejection and embrace healing, and renewed purpose.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anne Ajadi announces the release of Repurposing Rejection: Turning Your "No" Into Your Greatest "Yes," an inspirational personal growth book that explores how life’s

The Cozy Southern Kitchen Celebrates Timeless Southern Recipes and Family Traditions

The Cozy Southern Kitchen by Mr. Tracy Lee Wedgeworth Jr.

Tracy L. Wedgeworth Jr. shares a cookbook that brings classic Southern flavors, comforting meals, and family traditions into kitchens of every skill level.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Tracy L. Wedgeworth Jr. presents The Cozy Southern Kitchen, a cookbook that celebrates the rich traditions of Southern home cooking through a collection of approachable, flavorful