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, ...

College students face numerous challenges, from juggling assignments and deadlines to managing their mental health and planning for future careers. Add in family and/or work obligations, and staying ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...