By the spring of their sophomore year, most college students have mastered the rhythm: attend class, study, work a shift, ...

While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study.

How to reengage and motivate students who are checking out of school—both mentally and physically—is a top priority for educators, especially as students are misbehaving and skipping class more now ...

Yurou Wang does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Experience, anecdotes, and articles in The Chronicle of Higher Education and related educational publications all reveal a change in student motivation and coursework. Most instructors see the change ...

A new analysis of Inside Higher Ed’s annual Student Voice survey underscores the significance of belonging and relevance of content and assessment for online learners. It’s been five years since ...

There’s nothing worse than approaching a challenging situation grossly unprepared—except, perhaps, believing that you’re well-equipped for the task only to find that you’ve overestimated your ...

Firefighters are accustomed to solving problems in a short time. Those who pursue a college degree must develop a new mindset of enduring motivation and persistence. Completing college courses can be ...