Entries by Ariel Ervin

How funders can help build evaluation capacity in a non-profit

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Castillo, I. (2017, September 19). Building evaluation capacity within a nonprofit – How funders can help (and not cause Trouble). Venture Philanthropy Partners. http://www.vppartners.org/blog-post/building-evaluation-capacity-within-a-nonprofit-how-funders-can-help-and-not-cause-trouble/ Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Metrics are a valuable asset for funders and non-profits. By having numbers to back up findings, they are able to demonstrate the impact their […]

Vlog: Youth Mental Health & Reshaping Our Culture

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By Daniel Fairley II, Reprinted from Youth-NEX This vlog is the second in a series. View the first blog entitled “Youth at the Intersection of the Movement for Racial Justice and the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Highlights: I am the Youth Opportunity Coordinator focused on Black Male Achievement in the City of Charlottesville. In my work, I […]

New study explores how peer mentoring enhances students’ career goals

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Boat, A. A., Miranda, A., & Syvertsen, A. K. (2022). Enhancing education and career pathways through peer and near-peer social capital. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 51(7), 1287–1304. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01540-x Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Although social capital is known for assisting individuals with achieving their goals, research on this subject primarily examines the […]

Mentoring and youth depressive symptoms: New associations with mentoring relationship quality.

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Browne, R., Jarjoura, G. R., Keller, T. E., Tanyu, M., Herrera, C., & Schwartz, S. E. O. (2022). Mentoring and depressive symptoms of youth: Examining prospective and interactive associations with mentoring relationship quality. American Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12608 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Depression is associated with a variety of issues that can negatively […]

LGBTQ Students in College: Fostering Inclusion, Acceptance, and Safety

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By Marshall Forstein, M.D. and Gene Beresin, Executive Director, Reprinted from The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds This post is one of a four-part series on college student mental health. The other posts in this series are:  College Students of Color: Overcoming Racial Disparities and Discrimination International College Students: Challenges and Solutions The Challenges […]

Addressing Students’ Unequal Access to Social Networks

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Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 1:30PM – 2:15PM EST | 521 Room D Relationships play an influential role in youths and their sense of their future selves. Schools that equitably unit family, community members, and industry experts into their institutions have the potential of expanding students’ long-term career perspectives. Join this session to learn […]

How Can We Help Young People Find Careers They Care About? It Starts With a Conversation.

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Reprinted from Roadtrip Nation It seems like everyone’s quitting their job these days — and every employer in America is trying to figure out why. But if you’re someone who’s invested in supporting students or young adults—say, you’re a parent, teacher, counselor, or someone who’s working in youth-focused nonprofits or educational organizations—this moment may have […]

Can after-school music-based mentoring programs improve academic outcomes for low-income students?

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Holbrook, H. M., Martin, M., Glik, D., Hudziak, J. J., Copeland, W. E., Lund, C., & Fender, J. G. (2022). Music-based mentoring and academic improvement in high-poverty elementary schools. Journal of Youth Development, 17(1), 33–53.  https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2022.1116 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: The achievement gap between low-socioeconomic status (low-SES) students and their higher SES […]

What qualities are needed for mentoring aboriginal youth in Australia?

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Munday, J., & Rowley, J. (2022). Cultural collaboration: Mentor attributes needed when working with Aboriginal youth. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 30(3), 280–292.  https://doi.org/10.1080/13611267.2022.2070992 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Mentoring is a promising intervention for aboriginal youth because it aligns with indigenous learning approaches & teachings. This is reinforced by findings that suggest […]