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Building a Stronger Nursing Workforce Starts in the Classroom

The U.S. is bracing for a significant nursing shortage with projections estimating a shortfall of...

When Budgets Shrink, Partnerships Should Grow: Rethinking Tutoring Support Through Public-Private Collaboration

In higher ed, the pressure is mounting—and the dollars are dwindling.According to a new survey ...

Tutor Success Stories: Guinevere Cote

When Guinevere Cote transferred to the University of Maine at Orono, she knew two things for...

Why Business Schools Are Rewriting the Playbook on Student Support

At business schools across the country, a quiet revolution is taking place. From flagship state...

How Campuses Can Make Asking for Help Normal This Semester

As students return to campus, they’re bringing more than course schedules and dorm essentials....

Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes: What Higher Ed Can Learn from Eras of Transformation

There was a time when chalk dust filled the air and faculty meetings debated whether whiteboards...

The Freshman Transition: How Peer Tutoring Helps Students Thrive, Not Just Survive

For many students, the first year of college is one of the most exciting times of their lives. It’s...

Building Academic Confidence Early: Knack’s Partnership with Union County

Middle school is more than a developmental milestone. It’s a defining moment. The habits, mindsets,...

Facing the Enrollment Cliff: Why Business Schools Need Scalable, High-Impact Student Support Now

Across higher education, the “enrollment cliff” is no longer a distant concern. Business school...

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

Higher education is facing mounting challenges that demand scalable, student-centered solutions. In...

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...