Change brings with it new opportunities, challenges and a feeling of overwhelm. Settling in a new academic environment - be it a transition from school to college, or undergraduate to postgraduate ...

College students face numerous challenges, from juggling assignments and deadlines to managing their mental health and planning for future careers. Add in family and/or work obligations, and staying ...

When Robert Clay was a student at Pine Forest High School, he dreamed of playing college basketball. But as a first-generation college student, Clay felt the idea of college was overwhelming. He ...

Spring is the perfect time for a reset—an opportunity to reflect on progress, adjust goals and finish the school year strong. For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, ...

Third graders raise their hands to answer questions at Buckhorn Creek Elementary in Holly Springs. Wake has a ways to go to meet its academic goals. File photo. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com ...