Will armed teachers and volunteers make schools safer or magnify the dangers when school-based violence happens?
Armed Teachers? One South Dakota School District is Close
Ohio OKs Second Execution for Inmate after First Was Botched
Romell Brown was pricked 18 times as executioners tried to find a vein and administer the lethal injection cocktail. Now, seven years later, Ohio will try to execute him again.
Under Pressure, Ferguson Accepts Police Reform Deal with Department of Justice
To avoid millions of dollars in legal costs, Ferguson, MO’s city council reverses course and accepts reform mandates from the U.S. Justice Department estimated to cost millions of dollars.
Single-Gender Education and Mentoring Aims to Empower and Inspire Girls
The public school system is largely made up of co-gender classrooms. But as the conversation surrounding women and girls empowerment remains a hot topic, one Baltimore school is uniting two of its all-girls schools to promote single-gender learning and encourage peer-to-peer mentorship.
After Infiltrating PETA, SeaWorld “Evolves”: Will End Captive Breeding of Orca Whales
Sea World announced yesterday that it would end “all orca breeding” immediately, which means the whales in its care “will be the last generation of orcas at SeaWorld.”
Which Nonprofit Sectors Were the Biggest Winners and Losers in 2014?
IRS statistics show nonprofit growth since the Great Recession, but in this piece, the National Center for Charitable Statistics delves into the numbers by subsector and finds that some did far better than others.
Nonprofit Risk Management Report a Must-Read for Nonprofit Boards and Execs
This risk management report describes the unique financial realities of nonprofits that are contracted to government and how to guard against becoming one of the “living dead” amongst us.
Responses from Schools to Anti-Semitic Incidents on Campus Vary Greatly
In order to remain institutions foster growth and learning, schools must take a proactive approach to addressing incidents of hate crimes and bias.
What Is A Charter School? Confusion on the Campaign Trail and Elsewhere
Bernie Sanders supports only “public” charter schools. Aren’t all charter schools public? Why are so many people confused?
A Pattern Reinforced: Resignation of Mount St. Mary’s U. Board Chair Follows President’s
One iconic remark about killing fuzzy animals and leadership falls like dominos. The ability of nonprofit stakeholders to spit out a bad fit is once more reinforced.
The Importance of Your Auditor’s Reputation
How many nonprofits understand that the reputation of your auditor could very well affect your relationship with funders? If you choose your auditor based on friendliness and willingness to not be a noodge, you may reap the cruel results.
Addressing Diversity in the Arts: What It Takes as a Funder
Analyzing arts organizations in Boston and elsewhere provides both understanding and ideas for enhanced community benefit.