Editor’s Blog

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

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Editor's Note: Here is the second installment of this important…

A funny thing happened on the way to the Summit

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by Jean Rhodes Senator Al Franken addressed a gathering at…

Nudging through text messages: An evidence-based role for mentors

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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

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Associate editor's Note: The following article by Dr. Tim Cavell…

Reflections on being mentored

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

What is the scientific method?

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The term "scientific method" refers to certain guidelines that…

What Might Evidence-based Policy 2.0 Look Like?

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By Vivian Tseng I’ve been reading about the evolution of…

How should mentors handle gift giving?

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Editors Note: In this  feature Gail Manza and Susan Patrick…

The problem of the benevolent dolphin: Implications for mentoring

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 by Jean Rhodes In their new book, “Mistakes Were Made,…

Overcoming cultural mistrust in youth mentoring relationships

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by Bernadette Sánchez, PhD. Adolescents of color report…

New report describes lessons learned about engaging military families in youth mentoring

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Taking Care of Our Own: Lessons Learned About Engaging Military…

Building resilience among black boys

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By Tori DeAngelis  The shooting death of Michael Brown in August…

Mentoring Programs for Children of Military Families

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by Tim Cavell, Ph.D. About five years ago, I approached some…