Entries by Ariel Ervin

The Limits of Mentorship

/in , /by

By Patrick T. Brown, the Ethics and Public Policy Center Originally published in the Winter 2022 issue of National Affairs. As America suburbanized in the decades following World War II, neighborhoods — the places where family and civic life is lived on a day-to-day basis — gradually became more socio-economically stratified. Between 1980 and 2010, the percentage of low-income […]

Announcing a New Resource! Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to be There for Young People Launches Today

/in /by

Reprinted from MENTOR January 10, 2021 MENTOR  is thrilled to announce the release of Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to be There for Young People. This resource, written by experts in the field, has been designed to benefit any adult who is looking for actionable ways to support a young person. Full of real-world advice that […]

The Impact of Peer-Mentoring on the Academic Success of Underrepresented College Students

/in , , , /by

Venegas-Muggli, J. I., Barrientos, C., & Álvarez, F. (2021). The impact of peer-mentoring on the academic success of underrepresented college students. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 1521025121995988.  https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025121995988 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Chilean higher education systems recently started providing opportunities for more formal education. While this helps advance the […]

What are the benefits of natural mentoring for African American sexual and gender minority adolescents?

/in /by

Kaufman, M. R., Lin, C., Levine, D., Salcido, M., Casella, A., Simon, J., & DuBois, D. L. (2021). The formation and benefits of natural mentoring for African American sexual and gender minority adolescents: A qualitative study. Journal of Adolescent Research, https://doi.org/10.1177/07435584211064284 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Naturally occurring mentoring relationships are a promising approach […]

9 Ways to Celebrate National Mentoring Month

/in , /by

By Miranda DeBruyn, Reprinted from MENTOR New York Since 2002, the Mentoring Movement unites in celebration of National Mentoring Month and uses the power of our collective voice to recruit new mentors, advance the mentoring field’s legislative priorities, and drive meaningful change for young people. This January, stand beside MENTOR New York and spread the […]

[Webinar] Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ Standard 4: Matching

/in /by

Date: January 5, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Matching is a critical process in establishing effective mentoring relationships. Join Aristede Hill to learn about a) the purpose of mentoring matches, b) the compatibility considerations for program practices, c) the requirements of forming long-lasting mentorships, and d) the cultural competencies needed to support mentoring pairs. […]

The youth mental health crisis is real, but teachers can’t solve it alone

/in , , , , , /by

By David B. Shapiro and Stephanie M. Jones, Reprinted from The Hill The U.S. surgeon general this month issued a stark warning about the state of mental health among America’s youth. Citing mounting evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to social isolation, feelings of hopelessness, and self-harm among adolescents, his public health advisory urged […]

What are youth perceptions of virtual after-school programming during COVID-19? New study has answers

/in /by

Evans, C., Moore, R., Seitz, S., Jatta, I., Kuperminc, G. P., & Henrich, C. C. (2021). Youth perspectives on virtual after-school programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Youth Development, 16(5), 251–268. https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2021.1063 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: The pandemic has disrupted various aspects of youths’ lives.  COVID-19 has forced after-school programs to think of […]