People may leave school with academic knowledge, but they might not always feel prepared for real life. Research from YouGov has found that Americans think schools should be teaching life skills such as cooking and budgeting alongside algebra and history.

WeWork's fully furnished, flexible co-working and living spaces have seen massive success. And the company seeks to disrupt education by opening a private elementary school inside a New York WeWork in 2018 – but not everyone is comfortable with prioritising entrepreneurship over teachers.

From Coasties to K-Poppers, the US is home to a range of teen subcultures. In the third of a series exploring Gen Z and Gen Y tribes, Andrea Graham Richeson delves into the overscheduled world of Alpha Achievers. Do these ambitious teens embody the model student and future star employee?

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?