Education News: Minnesota Senators pass a higher education bill that offers free community college to qualified high school graduates. Is the blended learning strategy really helping K-12 students? Researchers say there is no definitive evidence. Are schools wasting food by serving breakfast in classrooms? Parents find it offensive and argue that it takes away from learning…

Education News: Countries aren’t reaching their global education goals. UNESCO calls for an additional $22 billion a year to make sure goals are met. New literacy program targets struggling readers. New Mexico Governor signed a bill allowing formerly failing schools to continue K-3 Plus! What does your classroom look like? Studies show classroom designs have an…

Education News: According to latest reports, U.S. students are graduating from high school at a higher rate than ever before. Retirement is taking on a new meaning. New study finds that nearly three of every five working retirees say retirement was an opportunity to shift to a different line of work. “Fact vs. Threat.” As more parents refuse…

Education News Is the college application process a thing of the past? 49 students were admitted to Goucher College after sending two-minute videos about themselves. The Washington Post Skipping homework? Stop that! New study shows students who do homework more frequently tend to do better on tests. Education Week As the spring standardized testing season continues, the opt-out…

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…