Education News:

• The majority of Americans believe that public school teachers should get paid more and be treated with more respect, according to new survey.

• Standardization kills creativity! Schools are steering away from tests and memorization and leaning toward creativity.

• New York City will supply $79 million to CUNY for math, science, technology, and engineering programs to secure qualified job applicants in the growing tech industry.

• Student debt might not be so bad after all. New statistics show bachelor’s degrees lead to 65% higher earnings than those without.

Nonprofit News:

• The United States is ranked as one of the worst places in the world to be a mother, according to new report by the international nonprofit organization Save the Children.

• 81% of the world’s largest family businesses practice philanthropy. Why? Philanthropy expresses core family values and helps engage younger family generations.

• Obama announces creation of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a nonprofit organization that aims to uplift black and Hispanic boys from preschool through high school.

• Schools are finding new ways to experiment with social media. New survey shows more than half of colleges and private schools are using social media to help raise money.