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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For many families in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, it's the last weekend of summer before the first day of class. Parents and their students may be setting new school year goals and getting ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...