Education: A recent study identifies 74 genetic variants that are associated with educational attainment. – Inside Higher Ed Several colleges and universities in California are working to boost the number of Native Americans who enroll and earn degrees. –The Press Enterprise Did you know? The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides states with data that…

Momentum came across this great article about nonprofit stories and the different forms they come in. Read the article below: Many nonprofit stories take the form of online videos, but there are plenty of other forms. Consider the following examples for inspiration.   Oral history: The ACT UP Oral History Project documents the history of…

Education: The Labor Department is awarding $100 million worth of grants to expand workforce training programs at community colleges. – The Washington Post  Colleges are receiving record number of applications, increasing selectivity and as a result, increasing students’ anxiety. – The New York Times The Education Department increases pressure on accreditors ranking to enforce standards measuring student…

In honor of #ThrowbackThursday, Momentum Communications Group looks back on our first agency press release from 2013. Momentum was featured on PR News after winning an Agency Elite Award for Best Work on Behalf of a Nonprofit/Association. The article highlighted the agency, giving a glimpse into our work and setting the foundation for many more press releases…

Education: Only 20 states mandate that high school students take economics.- NBC A majority of Republican presidential candidates want states to have power over education. –The Washington Post Education may be inspiring, but many feel that it doesn’t prepare them for jobs.- Forbes Bernie Sanders believes that schools should teach their students about sex.- Observer…

Was there a pivotal moment that changed things for you in 2015? A moment that made a difference, perhaps more than you realized at the time, but looking back, you now see was a turning point? Momentum Communications Group President Jim Miller recently had the opportunity to reflect on 23 years (and counting!) in PR…

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are over 1.5 million nonprofits registered in the U.S. In 2014, charitable contributions to these nonprofits, by individuals, foundations, bequests, and corporations, reached $358.38 billion. Thanks to Facebook, YouTube, and other forms of online media, the ability for nonprofits to reach their audiences is greater than…

Education: • The Education Department approves plan to ensure more students, including those in high-poverty areas, have access to the best teachers. – The Washington Post • Do universities really charge too much for tuition? The answer may not be so simple. – The New York Times • Kevin Jennings, founder of the Gay, Lesbian,…