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 ...

Learning linear equations or the functions of cells, especially if it doesn’t come easily, requires a generous dose of motivation. But this intangible quality can be difficult to cultivate. There are ...

Last year, Katie Hull Sypnieski and I worked with Ed Week to produce four short animated videos on motivation (see Everything You Wanted to Know About Student Motivation, But Were Afraid to Ask).

Understanding student motivation is a complex challenge. Factors such as mindset, personal values, anticipated outcomes, environment, and external expectations all impact motivation—which, in turn, ...

"Dr. Laura....I'm working at home while trying to supervise two kids doing remote learning. They used to love school, but now they complain constantly. How can I ...

In our last post, we answered one of the most common questions about remote learning: Why Your Child Gives You Such a Hard Time. Don't miss the tips in that post on how to increase your child's ...

It can be normal for your early‑semester excitement to fade once midterms roll around. Classes can get busier, deadlines might be stacking up and routines may start to feel repetitive. If you’re in a ...