The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring | Sharing new research, ideas, and best practices in youth mentoring

Practice

Research-Practice Partnerships, the Future of the Evidence Movement

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December 6, 2018

The 21st Century Education Revolution – an Education for Life

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November 30, 2018

NMRC national quality member spotlight: BBBS Independence Region

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November 26, 2018

MENTOR releases a series of supplements to the elements of effective practice for mentoring

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November 20, 2018

November 28, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

How cognitive biases shape our beliefs about mentoring

by Jean Rhodes When we hear the word “bias,” we instinctively…

November 15, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

Two new studies highlight the need for more targeted mentoring

November 1, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

The loudest signal in the noise: Acknowledging a remarkably consistent finding in youth mentoring

October 18, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

5 features of highly effective mentoring relationships

October 4, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

Mentoring youth in a divided nation

September 20, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

The mentoring paradox: Striking a balance in our work with youth

September 5, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

The answers to these 3 questions may rock your world

Research

December 6, 2018/by Justin Preston

Study highlights mentoring in the context of Latino youth’s broader village during their transition from high school

November 26, 2018/by Cyanea Poon

New study on the effectiveness of the Great Life Mentoring (GLM) program

November 25, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

Trauma-exposed children: The importance of talking in the healing process

November 20, 2018/by Laura Yoviene

Fostering Healthy Futures: A model intervention program for youth in foster-care

November 12, 2018/by Cyanea Poon

New study on benefits of peer mentoring in chronic care

November 10, 2018/by Cyanea Poon

The impact of a community mentorship program on youth with risks for suicidal behaviors

November 6, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

How natural mentoring improves academic engagement

November 2, 2018/by Jean Rhodes

Mentoring relationships as a protective factor for pregnant and parenting African-American teenagers

October 29, 2018/by Cyanea Poon

New research on how youth-initiated mentoring can possibly redress problems faced by many mentoring programs.

Mentoring in the News

Pam Iorio named one of People's 25 women changing the world 2018

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November 5, 2018

Cops and black kids: Does police mentoring defuse the tension?

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October 29, 2018

NMRC announces new podcast series on mentoring research

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October 23, 2018

Youth with high stress need mentors carefully chosen to match with them

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October 4, 2018

Why mentoring matters, and how to get started

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September 30, 2018

Profiles in Mentoring

Profiles in Mentoring: Michael Lyons on effective school-based mentoring

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December 3, 2018

Rising Star in Mentoring: Matt Hagler

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November 27, 2018

Rising Stars in Mentoring: Alejandro Vázquez & Miguel Villodas

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November 14, 2018

Profiles in Mentoring: Carla Herrera on improving mentoring programs

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October 29, 2018

A conversation with Thomas Keller: How programs can maintain long-term mentoring relationships, and next steps in the field

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September 13, 2018

Editor in Chief

Jean Rhodes, PhD

Jean Rhodes

Associate Editors

Cyanea Poon

Justin Preston

Contributing Editors

Adar Ben-Eliyahu

Matt Hagler

Sam McQuillin

Adar Ben-Eliyahu

Elizabeth Raposa

Janet Forbush

Bernadette Sanchez

Michael Garringer

Noelle Hurd

Tim Cavell

Renee Spencer

Other Contributors…

Most Popular

Empathy – A Critical Ingredient in Youth Mentoring Relationships?

April 26, 2018

What we can learn from a “glittering ounce” of good news

March 01, 2018

Youth-initiated mentoring: An idea whose time has come

October 12, 2017

The top 25 mentoring movies of all time!

July 16, 2017

Top 25 Mentoring Relationships in History

September 13, 2015

On Methods: What’s the difference between qualitative and quantitative approaches?

October 13, 2014

Innovations

New research on how youth-initiated mentoring can possibly redress problems faced by many mentoring programs.

October 29, 2018

A conversation with Whitney Mastin: YIM at the programmatic level

June 28, 2018

Profiles in mentoring: Professor Sarah Schwartz

June 21, 2018

Tipping points and a path to more effective mentoring

February 15, 2018

Youth-initiated mentoring: An idea whose time has come

October 12, 2017

Youth Initiated Mentoring: How it can reduce the use of out-of-home youth care

September 21, 2017

The future of mentoring: An infographic

June 19, 2017

Using Youth-Initiated Mentoring in Your Program? We Want to Hear From You!

March 10, 2016

Youth-Initiated Mentoring is a game changer for disconnected youth

January 26, 2016

The importance of community context in natural mentoring

August 04, 2015

Teaching Youth to Recruit Supportive Adults

November 12, 2013

Youth-initiated mentoring in the news

August 23, 2013

Contributions

The Promise and Potential of Mentors in Combating the Opioid Cris

September 03, 2018

CareGiver-Initiated Mentoring (CG-IM): Pushing the Envelope on Parent Involvement

June 21, 2018

What is peer review and why do we need it?

May 19, 2018

Ask Not What Your Mentor Can Do for You. . .: The Role of Reciprocal Exchange in Maintaining Student–Teacher Mentorships

April 26, 2018

Good Enough Mentors

October 25, 2017

How do we know that mentoring works?: The many benefits of experimental designs

May 06, 2016

Guest Contributor Niobe Way: Why we should celebrate all mentors, male and female

January 12, 2016

Using Evidence To Do the Most Good, Even When it Reveals an “Inconvenient Truth”

January 11, 2016

How Does Mentoring Benefit Youth? Let’s Count the Ways

January 03, 2016

Creating a Culturally Relevant Mentoring Program for Girls of Color

December 06, 2015

Empathy adds “powerful, positive spark” to philanthropic giving

December 06, 2015

Can apprenticeships help reduce youth unemployment?

November 20, 2015