Research and experience show the power of mentoring to build bridges, break down “otherness” and create lasting, meaningful relationships. Yet one in three young people grow up without a mentor outside their family to help them develop, access opportunities, and … Read the rest
By
Two hours after the school day ended, three parents sat in the nearly empty cafeteria at Norton Park Elementary School in a suburb north of Atlanta.
They looked toward a screen several sentences were projected … Read the rest
By Jessica Thiefels, Glassdoor
For many women, the key to success is mentorship. Finding a mentor can be valuable for every professional woman, especially those working in male-dominated industries. A study on female peer mentorship in college found that “women … Read the rest
By Chris Palmer, American Psychological Association
In the spring of 2013, Mei Chen was seeking advice on applying to graduate school. She wrote emails to a handful of professors asking for guidance but got no response. A few weeks later, … Read the rest
By Nury Crawford, Gwinnett County Public Schools
National Mentoring Resource Center
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Community-Based Mentoring Program in Gwinnett County, Georgia plays an important role in our school district’s efforts to support students. In 2008, our CEO/Superintendent created the … Read the rest
The DOJ 2019 Fiscal Year Performance Budget is released. While there is an overall 2.1% increase in DOJ funding, there is a 11.9% cut to NIJ’s budget. This demonstrated a redistribution of funding, moving away from research to more direct … Read the rest
By Jane Brody, New York Times
Encouraged by a grandfatherly professor at Cornell, in my sophomore year I gave a speech asking my fellow students “when you come to the end of your days, will you be able to write
By Christopher Munsey, American Psychological Association
Back in November 2001, A. Janet Tomiyama joined a health psychology laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She took a job as an administrative assistant because she wanted to apply for … Read the rest
A Spotlight on The Mentoring Enhancement Demonstration Project (MEDP)
National Mentoring Resource Center
This blog post is part of a brief series MENTOR has put together highlighting the work of grantees of Mentoring Enhancement Demonstration Project (MEDP) funded by the … Read the rest
By Tatiana Pile, AOL.com
For young women aspiring to become leaders in their communities, mentorship can be vital aspect to their success.
Currently, only 5 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are women — but AnnTaylor Retail, Inc. and Vital Voices… Read the rest
MENTOR: The National Mentoring PartnershipNovember 12, 2014 - 
Academic Web PagesAugust 6, 2012 -