As people's upbringings and experiences vary, some people learn some things growing up that others do not. School, which is supposed to put us all on a more level playing field, doesn't always help.

DOVER — Phillis Hall said she's not so afraid to push a button or hit a key anymore. “There's no manual for the Internet," she said. "Getting over the fear of screwing things up has made it all ...

Technology can be confusing to navigate. From setting up new devices to adjusting email settings to navigating social media and more, there’s no shortage of new skills to learn. Older adults do face ...

Many adults join the Adult Literacy Program to improve their reading and writing skills, working one on one with a volunteer tutor. Improved literacy helps these adults obtain jobs, further their own ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. They never got the help they needed with learning ...

Adulting is hard and gets more challenging with each twist and turn on the bumpy road to the future. How do you even know when you are an adult? Many cultural practices determine adulthood with a ...

MARTHA HALLORAN IS 26 YEARS OLD, AND SHE’S BEEN PART OF THE NASHOBA LEARNING GROUP FOR MOST OF HER LIFE. WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO ON FRIDAYS AND ON TUESDAYS? WARREN CHILL. VOLUNTEERING. YOU GOT IT.

A 72-year-old student has won an award for learning British Sign Language (BSL) after experiencing episodes of sudden hearing loss. Tim Jackson was named winner of the Skills for Life Achievement ...

Contrary to popular belief, children aren't better at learning new skills than adults. Indeed, young adults seem to learn faster than kids -- but also tend to forget more quickly. Here, better sleep ...