Education: Minecraft is rolling out an education app that will keep kids engaged in school, by having educators build out worlds that connect what they’re teaching. - The Verge The present education system is focused on ‘passing’ instead of skills and employability, leaving college graduates unprepared for the road ahead. - Huffington Post Studying abroad…

Education: Adam Braun’s charity has brought education to thousands of children in need around the world. - AdWeek New government grants are providing schools with the ability to fund programs that create the most ‘well-rounded’ education for its students. - EdSource Residents of Charleston are concerned about what the future president will do to combat…

Education: Conscious Pursuits, an alternative school where the majority of learning takes place outside of the classroom, is giving hope to families and kids who struggle in traditional public school. – Missoulian Refugee minors are finding it difficult, and sometimes impossible, to enroll in an American school district. –The Inquirer Daily News The Organization for…

Education U.S. Department of Education announces plans to create a customized college rating system, allowing students to compare schools based on personal criteria. – The Chronicle of Higher Education Creating an education system for the future workforce – advancement based on mastery not time. – Forbes Georgia Southern University recommends 9 education careers that don’t…

Nonprofit Half of U.S. nonprofits plan on creating new positions this year, even outpacing the private sector, according to a recent Nonprofit HR report. The nonprofit industry will continue to grow as charitable giving rises and the economy recovers. The Huffington Post The new Blackbaud report shows significant increases in digital philanthropy, compared to traditional donation…

Want to create instant tension in a room full of nonprofit professionals?  Just mention the word “branding” and watch the sparks fly! Branding is a dirty word in some corners of the nonprofit community.  The discomfort isn’t hard to understand. Nonprofits are in the business of doing good for others. Self-promotion is perceived as a…

The Momentum team was inspired by our experience at the Communications Network conference in Seattle this month to create a survey for nonprofit communicators on how they utilize communications agencies and consultants. Answer our 5-question survey and help us tailor our offering to best serve the philanthropic community and amplify the voices of foundations and nonprofits.…