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You should sometimes talk politics and religion: Here’s why
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by Jean Rhodes
I was presenting findings from my research…

The two most important features of high-quality mentoring programs
Editor's Note: Here is the second installment of this important…

A funny thing happened on the way to the Summit
by Jean Rhodes
Senator Al Franken addressed a gathering at…

Nudging through text messages: An evidence-based role for mentors
by Jean Rhodes
As the parent of a high school junior, I can't…

Mentoring Youth of Incarcerated Parents: My Experience Volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters
Associate editor's Note: The following article by Dr. Tim Cavell…

Reflections on being mentored
by Noelle Hurd
I recently had the opportunity to reflect on…

What is the scientific method?
The term "scientific method" refers to certain guidelines that…

What Might Evidence-based Policy 2.0 Look Like?
By Vivian Tseng
I’ve been reading about the evolution of…

How should mentors handle gift giving?
Editors Note: In this feature Gail Manza and Susan Patrick…

The problem of the benevolent dolphin: Implications for mentoring
by Jean Rhodes
In their new book, “Mistakes Were Made,…

Linking Evidence and Practice: A Fresh Look at the Core Elements of an Increasingly Diverse Mentoring Landscape
By Mike Garringer
One of the things that we like to do from…

Overcoming cultural mistrust in youth mentoring relationships
by Bernadette Sánchez, PhD.
Adolescents of color report…

New report describes lessons learned about engaging military families in youth mentoring
Taking Care of Our Own: Lessons Learned About Engaging Military…

Building resilience among black boys
By Tori DeAngelis
The shooting death of Michael Brown in August…

Mentoring Programs for Children of Military Families
by Tim Cavell, Ph.D.
About five years ago, I approached some…

