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Why Movement Is the Killer Learning App for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. It is a more structured body break and incorporates more in-depth debrief on content. When participants move, oxygen to the brain increases, thereby enhancing both learning and memory.

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Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

ASU Lodestar Center

Systems-level collaboration. Given the complexity of the problem, many states and cities have found that the best solutions involve highly collaborative task forces that bring together nonprofit experts, policy makers, and public servants who are all dedicated to producing substantial change. Some are building in safety.