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.

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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Aspirational 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…