The cost of feeding an entire family in difficult economic times has become a major hurdle for many families, but leading information company The NPD Group says there are other challenges that restaurants may be able to overcome in their PR and marketing efforts. In a report titled, “Parties with Kids: Motivating More Visits,” the […]

Higher education has now become a commercial transaction between student and school. Universities and colleges have become increasingly competitive both  in athletics and in research. The rapid emergence of for-profit colleges over the last decade is perhaps the most significant trend in education. Meanwhile, a number of low-income students are discovering that the return on […]

An aging workforce lacking the necessary skills and talents is one of the major threats experienced by the U.S. economy. Collaboration between government, educators and companies will prove crucial for the continued development of this nation’s future. In order to gain some insight into the educational development of today’s youth, Noel-Levitz recently issued the results […]