Army Reserve
Coverage of Army Reserve in the Nexus archive.
- How a years-long rise in teacher turnover reshaped American classrooms
Ryan Higgins left teaching in 2022 due to stagnant pay, excessive workload, and pandemic-era challenges, joining a wave of teacher departures in Texas and nationwide. From 2020 to 2025, Texas lost 35,000 teachers, reflecting a national trend of elevated turnover that disproportionately impacts high-poverty schools and correlates with declining student test scores.
- Gen Z congressional candidate believes ‘proud progressive’ views will appeal to Kansas voters
Cole Epley, a 28-year-old Gen Z candidate, is running for the Democratic nomination in Kansas’s 4th District. He advocates for progressive policies like universal healthcare access and criticizes moderate Democrats for failing to defeat Republican incumbent Ron Estes. Epley has a background in music education, military service, and foster care social work.
- More Big Tech execs are joining the Army Reserve as senior officers
Three tech executives joined the Army Reserve's Detachment 201 as lieutenant colonels to advise on AI, cyber, and modernization. The unit aims to bridge private-sector innovation with military modernization, expanding the Army's collaboration with Big Tech leaders.
- What 300 Emails Say About Americans and the Army’s Direct Commission Program
An Army Reserve officer analyzes over 300 inquiries from mid-career professionals seeking direct commission opportunities in the military. The analysis reveals insights about American professionals' desire to serve in the armed forces through the Army's direct commission program, which connects qualified candidates with branch-specific pipelines.