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Take a deeper look into how peer learning can impact higher education

Three Major Benefits of Becoming a Peer Tutor: Earning, Empowering, and Expanding Knowledge

Peer tutoring offers a unique experience that combines academic support with personal growth and development for everyone involved. While students benefit greatly from working with a knowledgeable peer, the tutors themselves experience an equally valuable, often life-changing, opportunity. Here, we explore three ways peer tutors benefit from the experience: they earn income, empower others, and reinforce their own subject-matter expertise.

Why Colleges and Universities Must Embrace Wraparound Support and Student Choice to Drive Real Change

Colleges and universities have a vital role in supporting students beyond academics, offering...

Harnessing Strengths for Student Success

Higher education is increasingly embracing strategies that focus on holistic student development,...

What We Learned from our Conversation with the University of Maine

At Knack, we’re always exploring new ways to help students succeed, but sometimes the best insights...

Building Stronger Partnerships through Listening and Collaboration: Knack’s Commitment to Our Partners

At Knack, we believe that the key to our success lies in the strength of our partnerships. Our...

Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Transform Student Support Services

Attending this year’s P3•EDU event highlighted the critical role public-private partnerships (P3s)...

How Public-Private Partnerships & Peer Support Are Addressing Florida's Nursing Future

Our recent virtual event, "Partnerships to Promote Student Success," focused on addressing...

How Fraternal Organizations Can Lead the Way in Supporting New College Students

Starting college is an exciting yet challenging time for many students. The transition from high...

KnackCon 2024: A Conference for Tutors, By Tutors—Shaping the Future of Peer Learning

On Sunday, September 29, peer tutors from colleges and universities across the country came...

Navigating Leadership Challenges in Academic Success Centers: Insights from the 2024 ICLCA Conference

As I reflect on the recent ICLCA conference in Salt Lake City, a session led by Adriana...

Developing Soft Skills Through Peer Tutoring: A Journey with Knack

I’ll never forget the first time I heard the term “soft skills.” It was during one of my group...

Leveraging Peer Learning to Bridge Equity Gaps: Insights from Jacksonville University, Herzing University, and ICUF

On Tuesday, September 17th, I had the honor of moderating a webinar with Traci Ray, Vice President...