Many of our URSTRONG Schools have successfully launched a peer mentorship model, where older students support the younger students in their friendships at recess time.
Research shows that peer mentoring has positive outcomes for everyone involved. The Building Effective Peer Mentoring Programs in Schools, published by The Mentoring Resource Center & U.S. Department of Education, identifies positive impacts for mentees including:
For mentors, there have been reported improvements in:
Our URSTRONG Schools who’ve already launched mentorship models consistently report that children feel more comfortable talking to another student, rather than a teacher, about their friendship issues.
Presented by:
Tyson Greenwood