Picture this: A student is working diligently in a class, understanding and engaging with the material—but not turning in assignments. The student’s rationale: “I’m never going to be good at time ...

A quantitative economist at Maastricht University in the Netherlands has attempted to test what he describes as the underappreciated role of potential-based goals in college students. In his study, ...

Spring is the perfect time for a reset—an opportunity to reflect on progress, adjust goals and finish the school year strong. For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, ...

At Bucknell, members of the faculty serve as the primary academic advisers for students. Academic advisers serve as an important and valuable resource for you throughout your time at Bucknell.

Many states’ plans for educating English-language learners under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act fall short of equity and send clear signals on how they value the educational progress of the ...

Change brings with it new opportunities, challenges and a feeling of overwhelm. Settling in a new academic environment - be it a transition from school to college, or undergraduate to postgraduate ...

Helping students manage the inevitable stress of balancing academic work within their very busy lives is an important focus of the learning experience at Princeton, says Dean of the College Michael ...

When Robert Clay was a student at Pine Forest High School, he dreamed of playing college basketball. But as a first-generation college student, Clay felt the idea of college was overwhelming. He ...

Most of us don’t necessarily pair “academic success” and “goal setting.” It seems too obvious—we want our children to have academic success as their goal. So, this is their goal. Right? The problem is ...

Third graders raise their hands to answer questions at Buckhorn Creek Elementary in Holly Springs. Wake has a ways to go to meet its academic goals. File photo. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com ...

A commonly stated assumption is that the primary purposes of primary schools, secondary schools, and universities are to teach academic subjects (such as reading, math, science) and to ensure ...

Seattle’s School Board will reconsider its five-year academic goals and guardrails at a special meeting next week. The board voted unanimously this week to postpone voting on a resolution calling for ...