Natural Mentoring

These articles pertain to relationships that are forged with caring nonparent adults (e.g., extended families, teachers, coaches, clergy, etc.) as opposed to those that are matched through programs.

A Concerning New Study on Young People and AI

By Jean Rhodes A young person is struggling. They could text…

Call for Proposals: Coach-Mentor Training Evaluation

The U.S. Soccer Foundation is seeking proposals from qualified…

Beyond the 5%: Why Student Engagement Determines Whether Tutoring Works

Main Takeaways The “5% problem” in this article describes…

Mentoring for Racial Justice: A New Blueprint for Positive Youth Development

Hurd, N. M. (2024). Promoting positive development among racially…

Combating Sexism Through Mentorship in High School Sports

Vaggalis, K., & Kelley, M. (2018). Strong mentors can help…

New Evidence Spotlights Benefits and Barriers of Youth-Initiated Mentoring

Duffy, L., & Brady, B. (2025). A rapid review of current…
Woman school psychologist, teacher, social worker, mentor working with a teenage girl in the library, office with books.

Bridging Policy Gaps Through Human Connection

Viramontes Le, D. (2019). Falling through the cracks: Homeless…

Equipping Educators: PBL Training and Mentoring for Prospective Teachers

Zahroh, U., Darmayanti, R., Choirudin, C., Soebagyo, R. I., &…

The 10 Commandments of Coaching: Validating Best Practices for Student Career Programs

Jones, J., & Smith, H. A. (2022). A comparative study of…

Mentoring With Joy: Lessons From Teacher Education

A. Glover, M. Jones, A. Thomas & L. Worrall (2024) Finding…