Knack Notes Blog

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

How Peer Tutoring Helps Institutions Tackle Higher Ed’s Toughest Challenges

Higher education is facing mounting challenges that demand scalable, student-centered solutions. In a recent webinar, Knack explored three persistent issues—academic preparedness, social isolation, and career readiness—and shared how a modern approach to peer tutoring can support institutions in making measurable progress on all three fronts.

From Campus to Classroom: Why Local College Students Are a Game-Changer for K–12 Tutoring

Across the country, K–12 schools are searching for new ways to help students recover academically...

Charleston’s Next Chapter in Student Success: Peer Learning Powered by Knack

At the College of Charleston, student success isn’t just a priority. It’s a community-wide...

From Peer Tutor to Workforce Leader: How Knack’s SDP Bridges Academic Support and Career Readiness

Most students graduate with academic knowledge, but many still struggle to explain the real-world...

Why Business Schools Are Turning to Peer Tutoring for Career Readiness

As economic uncertainty continues to shape the future of work, business schools are facing...

UNH’s Playbook for Closing Gaps and Boosting Retention with Knack and EAB’s Navigate360

At the University of New Hampshire (UNH), student success isn’t left to chance. It’s coordinated,...

What Keeps Students in College? Belonging. Connection. Peer Support.

The Real Reason Students Leave

A student on the brink of dropping out rarely cites coursework...

From the Classroom to the Clinic: How Peer Tutoring Prepares Nursing Students for Leadership

Nursing education has never been more rigorous, or more necessary. As the healthcare system faces...

When “College Ready” Isn’t Enough

Across the country, students are arriving on campus with AP credits and dual enrollment experience,...

Partner Spotlight: Chyna Howell from Missouri S&T

At Missouri S&T, the heartbeat of the Student Success Center is Chyna Howell.As Senior Program...

Retention Isn’t a Mystery. It’s a Signal.

Nearly one in four first-year students doesn’t return for their second year of college. That’s the...

Peer Tutoring in Action: UNH’s Story of Access, Belonging, and Retention

Since 2021, the University of New Hampshire has partnered with Knack to offer scalable, peer-led...