Parents—a vital link between students and schools—are key to any efforts to address the chronic absenteeism plaguing many schools across the country. But some educators report that parents’ attitudes ...

Many recent college graduates are struggling to get their foot in the door in the workforce, as economic uncertainty, a tight job market and growing AI adoption have many employers hitting the brakes ...

Preparing for college, many of us hear about time management. We get advice like make checklists, keep a schedule, practice good study habits—yada, yada, yawn. Sure, all those suggestions are helpful, ...

As a trained scientist, I had a fantastic research mentor. We talked about my research project, which experiments to prioritize and what the data meant, and we even sometimes discussed personal things ...

Students with autism face added education-related costs. Many scholarships provide support beyond money. Some colleges help autistic applicants find more funding. Scholarships for autistic students ...

In June 2005, Steve Jobs addressed graduating students at Stanford University and closed his speech with a line that has stayed with many who heard it. The words came from the final issue of the Whole ...

Filing taxes can be confusing for college students, with unique rules around education credits, tuition, student loans and part-time jobs. Here’s what college students need to know about filing taxes ...

“You’ve got to act and be willing to fail.” These were the words Steve Jobs used to describe the difference between those who achieve and those who only dream. Entrepreneurs all over the globe admire ...

Moving into college for the first time is one of the most monumental life changes a young person can experience. Tackling a long list of daunting tasks—living away from home, making new friends, doing ...

Dear Eric: Your good advice to the grandfather who was funding his granddaughter’s less-than-impressive college experience (“Funding Granddad,”) reminded me of a success story. When a wealthy friend’s ...

As the new academic year begins, I have some advice for conservative and religiously observant students who are entering colleges and universities in which their beliefs will place them in the ...