Increasing Engagement

The key to strong outcomes is to ensure that mentors and mentees remain engaged with each other and the program and these articles delve into this important issue

Close up compassionate young foster parent holding hands of little kid girl,

New study explores the voices of children of incarcerated parents: Implications for policy and practice

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Reference: Benninger, E., Schmidt‐Sane, M., Massey, S.,…

3 Ways to Help Students Gain the Career Connections They Need to Succeed

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By Robert Markle, Reprinted from The74 Between 2012 and…

Search Institute Report: Relationship-Focused Strategies for Connecting with Young People

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By and Reprinted from the Search Institute As fall approaches,…

Why Designing a Meaningful Youth Engagement Strategy is Like Solving a Puzzle

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By Sarah Jonson, Reprinted from the International Youth Foundation At…

The messenger matters: New research shows peers better than teachers at academic motivation

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Posted by Andy Henion “Why do I have to learn this?” is…

The importance of engagement for adolescents in afterschool programs

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Sjogren, A. L., Zumbrunn, S., Broda, M., Bae, C. L., &…

Three Steps toward Implementing Equity-Centered Student Supports and Engagement Practices

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By Amanda Briggs, Reprinted from the Urban Institute Many…

Student Engagement: Building Relationships, Finding Their Sparks

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Reprinted from the Search Institute Engaging young people…