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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...

Redefining Academic Engagement with Flexible Work Opportunities

Today’s college students navigate a complex array of responsibilities, from coursework to personal...

Turning the Page: Celebrating Fall’s Successes and Springing into the Future

As the fall semester draws to a close, it's time to pause and reflect on our journey thus far. This...

How Georgia State University Uses Technology to Achieve Zero Equity Gap

Georgia State University is a large research university located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia....

Data-Informed Strategies: The Keystone of Scalable Student Success

The quest for student success in higher education is an ever-evolving journey. It's a path paved...