In this forum, we will discuss the current state of student motivation and engagement in our schools. By reviewing the research, we’ll aim to answer critical questions such as what exactly motivates ...

College is an exciting stage of life filled with new opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges. For many, it’s the ...

A student’s motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. Yet, the demanding nature of high school classes, mixed with a teenager’s natural craving for independence and individual ...

Increasing student motivation by fostering resilience and belonging has become more urgent as academic performance and dropout rates have declined, according to a new report from the nonprofit ...

University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women and underrepresented students with interests in STEM turn away from these ...

In Jarek Janio’s Inside Higher Ed opinion column, “Beyond ‘Grit’ and ‘Growth Mindsets,’” Janio argues that, to promote better student learning, college instructors should ignore questions about ...

The Bridgewater Public Library will present a parent seminar titled "Successful Study Skills 4 Students: Motivating the Unmotivated Student." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. The 30-minute ...

Motivation is key to student learning as it influences attention, effort, and persistence. While some students are naturally curious, others may struggle to engage. The good news is that you do not ...

Engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, or interest that a student shows when they are learning something new. Engagement can be fostered by different types of motivation—external and ...

Teaching STEM subjects can be difficult, because many students lack confidence and motivation to tackle those courses and the academic rigor they require. Nearly half of teachers say they’ve asked ...