A meta-analysis of the effects of after-school programmes among youth with marginalized identities
Mar 27, 2026
Christensen, K. M., Kremer, K. P., Poon, C. Y. S., & Rhodes, J. E. (2023). A meta-analysis of the effects of after-school programmes among youth with marginalized identities. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 33(4), 882–913. https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.2681
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How Universities Measure Mentoring ROI: Moving Beyond Participation Metrics
Mar 25, 2026
Mentoring programs have long been valued for relationship building and student support. However, institutions increasingly face pressure to demonstrate measurable outcomes tied to strategic priorities such as retention, engagement, and student success.
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How to Compare Mentoring Platforms: A Practical Evaluation Framework for Institutions
Mar 23, 2026
Selecting a mentoring platform has become a strategic decision for universities, nonprofits, and workforce programs seeking measurable outcomes from mentoring initiatives.
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Flash Mentoring: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Evidence Matters
Mar 19, 2026
Flash Mentoring Works. And We Have the Published Research to Prove It.
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What Sets MentorAI Apart from AI Chatbots? Let me count the ways
Mar 17, 2026
People ask us this question regularly, and it deserves a direct answer. As AI-powered tools proliferate in higher education, it can be tempting to group them together under a single umbrella. But the differences between platforms matter enormously, especially for the students most likely to benefit from structured support.
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Testing the effects of a social capital intervention on college student retention and academic success
Mar 10, 2026
Social capital, particularly in the form of supportive relationships and mentor ship, plays a crucial role in enhancing college students’ academic success and retention.
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A scoping review of therapeutic mentoring for youth mental health
Mar 09, 2026
Werntz A, Rhodes JE, Brockstein H, Fallon L and Cook A (2025) A scoping review of therapeutic mentoring for youth mental health.
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Supporting OJJDP-Funded Mentoring Programs
Mar 05, 2026
Whether working with justice-involved youth or young people at risk of system involvement, programs funded by the OJJDP play a critical role in improving long-term outcomes.
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A mixed methods evaluation of a pilot open trial of a mentor-guided digital intervention for youth anxiety
Mar 04, 2026
Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs), such as cognitive bias modification for interpretations (CBM-I), offer promise for increasing access to anxiety treatment among underserved adolescents, but data regarding their efficacy are mixed.
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What Is an Evidence-Based Mentoring Operating System?
Feb 23, 2026
Digital mentoring programs have expanded rapidly across higher education, youth-serving nonprofits, workforce development initiatives, and military transition programs.
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What Makes a Mentor Meaningful
Feb 12, 2026
What distinguishes a truly meaningful mentor? Survey research highlighted by Dr. Jean Rhodes points to consistency, emotional support, advocacy, and a genuine interest in the mentee’s growth as defining traits.
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Becoming a Mentoring Champion with MentorPRO Academy
Feb 11, 2026
Great mentors don’t just show up—they show up prepared. Explore evidence-based mentor training from MentorPRO Academy.
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