While high school and college graduation can feel like the pinnacle of learning and, therefore, the ending of the education chapter of your life, this isn’t really accurate. When I was writing my PhD ...

For a significant number of students, the first year of higher education serves as a wake-up call about study habits. “Most students have not received any guidance on how to learn,” says Shaun Vecera, ...

For more than 90 years, the Core curriculum at the University of Chicago has formed the basis for undergraduate students’ academic journey through the College. Yet the Core’s transformative impact ...

I’m Scott Carlson, a senior writer at The Chronicle covering higher ed and where it’s going. This week, I tell you about a conversation I had with the authors of a recent book on the study and ...

The ability to text or live chat with an elite coach can deepen learning. Imagine you’re shopping for a printer at a big, warehouse-style store. Upon arriving at the electronics aisle, you discover ...

Educational research shows that children with a growth mindset develop confidence, persistence, and stronger learning habits ...

Focusing solely on marks can create anxious students, not curious learners. Parents fostering a love for learning encourage ...