Knack Notes Blog

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

Posts about

Peer Learning

Exploring Peer Tutoring as a High-Impact Practice: A Conversation with Jillian Kinzie and George Kuh

Peer tutoring has long been a staple of academic support in higher education, but could it rise to...

Creating Flexible Job Opportunities for Student Success

Flexible, paid work opportunities are essential for empowering students to succeed both...

Scaling Peer Tutoring at the University of New Hampshire: A Partnership with Knack

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has long been committed to fostering student success through...

Finals Success Strategies: How Peer Learning Can Make All the Difference

As the semester winds down, students across the country face one of the most demanding times of the...

Building Bright Futures: The Importance of Supporting Academic Pathways for Middle School Students

Middle school is a unique and formative period in students' lives—a time when they begin imagining...

Enhancing Study Skills through Peer Learning: A Pathway to Success

College students often find themselves in need of practical strategies and support systems to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Equitable Support in 2-Year Colleges: A Path to Success for All Students

Unlocking the potential of every student through equitable access to education resources.