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,…

Education Bridging the connectivity gap – how the FCC is making learning opportunities available for rural schools. – Education Dive NYC public schools’ expansion of athletics makes for better, healthier students. – Washington Times  Nearly 12,000 students attempt to claim “borrower’s defense” after Education Department announces plan to make debt relief process easier. – Yahoo With more than 13…

PR agencies are not looking for the world’s next genius – they are looking for their next team player. In fast-paced, results-driven fields, the best ideas and innovations are often developed by teams. While some people may prefer working by themselves, those who can collaborate well are of great value to colleagues and business partners. Collaboration…

Education The “Sesame Street effect” reveals advantages of access to prekindergarten programs for disadvantaged kids. – CBS News Talk of Pell Grants sparks controversy as Obama administration pushes to provide financial assistance to incarcerated students. – Inside Higher Ed Online learning to replace traditional education? Khan Academy’s Sal Khan weighs in. – Bloomberg Business A private…

Education Have a great idea, but not much for public speaking? Check out the OpenTED Project. – TED Blog No Child Left Behind reform could mean shorter periods of annual standardized testing. – NPR Education systems playing catch up? How the digital revolution is changing traditional teaching methods. – Forbes National education groups are pushing for…

Education Is middle school too soon to be starting career prep? – Education Week Senate approves Every Child Achieves Act in landslide 81-17 vote. – USA Today What is the key to living a longer life? It could be higher education. – USA Today 3 ways American universities could benefit from improving relations between the…