Editors Blog – The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring

Editors Blog

Chronicle editor, Jean Rhodes, offers her perspectives on topics related to mentoring research, practice, and policies.

When Mentors Expect More Youth Rise to Meet Them

January 14, 2026

by Jean Rhodes Parents of middle schoolers hear the warnings…

Invisible Digital Companions: How Mentors Can Help Youth Navigate AI

January 13, 2026

By Jean Rhodes I recently listened to a fascinating episode…

The five most popular Chronicle posts of 2025

December 16, 2025

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by Jean Rhodes This year has been shaped by a…

College’s real edge is social capital, not chatbots

December 3, 2025

In a new study, Emily Hersch and colleagues report that students…

Mentoring Programs in the Age of AI: Perils and Promise

December 2, 2025

By Jean Rhodes Mentoring programs are entering an era in…

The Recent Government Shutdown Hurt Children and Adolescents: Well-Trained Mentors Can Help

November 12, 2025

By Jean Rhodes The recent government shutdown led to widespread…

Inside the Male Mentor Shortage

October 27, 2025

By Jean Rhodes Over the past half-century, the presence of…

A Groundbreaking New Evaluation of Big Brothers Big Sisters

October 12, 2025

By Jean Rhodes This summer, a rigorous four-year RCT of the…

How Mentors Can Promote “Transcendent Thinking”

September 20, 2025

By Jean Rhodes “Kids’ well-being and life satisfaction…

Will Chatbots Replace Mentors?: Tips for Navigating a Disruptive Technology

August 29, 2025

By Jean Rhodes The term "disruptive technology" has been used…

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