Whether you're a parent whose child is about to start kindergarten or a student who is heading off to college, Peter says there are many things you can do to be better prepared for learning. "It's fascinating to me that there are so many parallels between good organization and good education," Peter says.

Peter enlists the help of a mom, a teacher, a high school principal and a college counselor to share their strategies for making a smooth transition into the new school year and finding success in the classroom throughout the year.