Mentoring Practice

Here we provide the latest science of different approaches to mentoring practice, from how to encourage engagement to managing closures —and everything in between.

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Near-Peer Mentoring Shows Promise for Expanding College Access for First-Generation Students

Cavendish, W., Perez, D., & Larkin, K. (2026). Supports for…

Designing Motivating Learning Environments: Insights from Recent Meta-Analysis

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

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,…

New Study Pinpoints Why Parents Matter for Mentor Persistence

Werntz, A., Jasman, M., Cherry, J., Borer, A., Johnston, A.,…

Scaling Early Anxiety Intervention in Elementary Schools: A Behavioral Coaching Model for Internalizing Symptoms

Zakszeski, B. N., Banks, E., & Parks, T. (2025). Targeted…

New Book Reveals What Makes Mentoring Programs Last

Haddock-Millar, J., Clutterbuck, D., & Sanyal, C. (2026).…

Dissertation Explores Self-advocacy and identity in autistic-to-autistic peer mentoring between secondary and postsecondary students:

Onwumere, D. D. (2025). Self-advocacy and identity…

New Study Highlights What Sustains Mentoring Over Time

Templeton, N. R., Abdelrahman, N., Kannan, S., Muhayimana, T.,…