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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...

How Public-Private Partnerships Help Colleges Overcome Budget Cuts and Hiring Freezes to Support Students

Colleges and universities are facing significant financial and operational challenges, including...

Harnessing the Power of Peer Interaction for High-Impact Practices

Higher education thrives on connection—between students and faculty, among peers, and within 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...

Empowering Young Minds in Union County: Knack’s New Tutoring Partnership for Students in Grades 5-8

We’re excited to announce Knack’s new partnership with Union County, New Jersey, to offer free...

How Higher Education Fosters Critical Thinking for a More Engaged Society

Earning a higher education diploma does more than certify knowledge of specific subjects; it...

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...

Harnessing Strengths for Student Success

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

Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Transform Student Support Services

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

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...

Scaling Peer Tutoring in Colleges of Business to Boost Retention, Career Readiness, & Student Employment

Scaling academic support in colleges of business is a powerful strategy that not only enhances...

Fireside Chat Recap: Knack CEO, Samyr Qureshi & Northwest Florida State College's Provost & VP Academic Affairs, Dr. Henry Mack

As CEO and co-founder of Knack, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with educational leaders across...