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 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…

Education  Congratulations to the newest Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching winners, each of whom will receive $10,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. – Education Week Improve your health by getting a high school diploma? According to a recent study education is just as beneficial to your health as quitting smoking.…

Education 10.9 million American children were living below the federal poverty line in 2013, up 6 percent from 2000, according to new federal statistics. – The Washington Post Study abroad experiences have become a must-have for your resume as executives search for employees ready to navigate a global economy. –The Chronicle of Higher Education  Science…

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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 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…