Worldwide studies show a decline in intrinsic learning motivation during early adolescence. This leads to deteriorating academic performance and school fatigue for a large number of young people. Scientifically, this "motivation gap" is attributed to the fact that schools and teaching have so far responded insufficiently to the significant cognitive, social-emotional, and motivational changes that occur during this developmental phase. This is where the book comes in: the author presents current and clear research on learning in adolescence, enabling educators to create environments where young people can learn with engagement and motivation. The book is optimistic and operates on the premise that adolescents learn motivatedly when the school conditions are right. First, current findings on learning in adolescence are presented. The second part addresses the question of how.