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.

New study on mentoring immigrant teachers

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Mercado, G., & Trumbull, E. (2018). Mentoring beginning immigrant…

Homeless Youth and their Natural Mentors

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Dang, M.T., & Miller, E. (2016). Characteristics of natural…

How natural mentors help youth develop strong racial identities: Implications for school success

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Child Development, 83 (4), 1196-1212. Natural mentors as key…

New study on athletic coach mentors and academic success

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Christensen, K. M., Raposa, E. B., Hagler, M. A., Erickson,…

When new teachers get mentoring, student math scores can go up

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By Sarah Schwartz, Education Week Teacher When new teachers…

New research shows mentoring can help level the playing field for female athletes

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Posted by George Diepenbrock, Futurity.org Strong mentors…

New research investigates the different mentor roles taken on by sports coaches

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White, J. S., Schempp, P. G., McCullick, B. A., Berger, B. S.,…

For Teachers (and mentors) to Succeed, More Effort Is Needed to Help Those Learning English

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Carola Suárez-Orozco, a professor of education at the University…

Mark Freedman: Need STEM Teachers? Look to Older Adults

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 WSJ Retirement Expert Marc Freedoms discusses how the U.S.…

Why coaches matter: Implications for mentoring

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  Editor's Note: Ronald E. Smith and Frank L. Smoll are…