Improving Outcomes

In this section, we highlight proven strategies for increasing the effectiveness of mentoring programs

Mentorship and Belonging: What Revent Evidence Reveals

Shillington, K. J., Ho, H., Kemberling, J., Kim, H.-C., Valmadrid,…

New Randomized Trial Evaluates Virtual Mentoring Program for Autistic Youth

Hudock, R. L., Gunlicks-Stoessel, M., Zhang, J., Zhou, H., Congreve,…
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New Review of “Friends of the Children”: Evidence for Professional Youth Mentoring

Haggerty, K. P., & Eddy, J. M. (2026). A case for professional…

New Study Examines the Effects of School-Based Mentoring on Students’ Motivation

Schenk, L., de Meijer, L., & Severiens, S.…

Designing Motivating Learning Environments: Insights from Recent Meta-Analysis

Bureau, J. S., Howard, J. L., Chong, J. X. Y.,…

Music-based Mentoring Enhances Executive Function in Adolescents, Dissertation Shows

Kaplan, R. (2023). Effects of community music on identity, social…

Meta-Analysis Highlights Link Between Socioeconomic Status and Academic Performance

Selvitopu, A., & Kaya, M. (2021). A meta-analytic review…

Mentoring Helps Middle Schoolers, But Outcomes Vary by Program Design

Hart, M. J., & DiGiacomo, G. A. (2026). Middle marvels: A…

New Study Finds Youth Mental Health Advocacy Boosts Education and Career Engagement

Wainwright, C., Harris, N., O’Leary, R., Riley, T., & Sofija,…

A Concerning New Study on Young People and AI

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