For many students, the years from sixth to eighth grade can be the most difficult of their entire schooling career. The middle school years are filled with changes – physically, socially, and academically – and middle schoolers can benefit from solid relationships, both with their peers and with the adults in their lives. How do you help them build ... Read More
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5 Tips for Creating a Successful Peer Mentoring Program
Transitions between grades or from middle school to high school can be challenging for certain students. Academic struggles, economic disadvantages, and social development are hurdles that some students must learn to overcome, particularly if they are the first in their family to be college-bound. For these students, staying on track can be difficult. Many ... Read More
Motivational Quotes for Students
The process of acquiring an education can be both exhilarating and discouraging, no matter how well a student performs overall. In the midst of discouragement, it can be difficult to see progress. It’s important to help a struggling student refocus during the down times, encouraging them to keep moving forward. Motivational Quotes for Common Student ... Read More
7 Characteristics of a Good Mentor
“If you ask any successful businessperson, they will always (say they) have had a great mentor at some point along the road.”-Richard Branson A mentoring relationship has the potential to profoundly impact the lives of both the mentor and mentee. History is filled with mentoring relationships between accomplished individuals, including Sir Richard Branson ... Read More