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.

Community Perspectives on Fostering Resilience Among Black Boys and Young Men

Walker, I. A., Smith Lee, J. R., Payton Foh, E., McKoy, P., &…

Cracks in the Glass Ceiling: The Effects of Gender in Mentoring

Ragins, B. R., Hu, C., Wang, S., & Huang, J.-C. (2024). Mentors'…

Leveraging the Intersection: Understanding Black Queer Mentorship for BlackQueer Youth

Webb, J. M. (2025). Educational cultural visionaries: how BlackQueer…

Research to Practice Brief: Social Media, Digital Wellness, and Mentoring

Introduction In the wake of rising concerns over adolescent…

Examining Black Students’ and Mentors’ Experiences in a Summer Engineering Experience for Kids Program

Fletcher, T., Alharbi, A., Qasim, M., Hooper, K., & Collins,…

Creating Safe Spaces: Cultural Responsivity in After-School Programs for Black and Hispanic Girls

Moses, J. O., Metaweh, M., Bravo, E. I., Stephens, D. P., Jean-Jacques,…

Beyond Good Intentions: Why Mentors Need Cultural Humility Training

Sánchez, B., Anderson, A.J., Herrera, C. et al. The effectiveness…

Community Partnership Spotlight: How Training Enhances Youth Mentoring

When Angela Hipp, Mentoring Coordinator at Community Connections,…

Relatable Role Models: A Novel Approach to Empowering Underrepresented Students Interested in STEM

Browning et al. (in press). A Three-Tiered Mentorship Approach…

New Study Explores How Social Support Buffers Stress in College Students

Yıldırım, M., & Green, Z. A. (2024). Social support and…