Conclusion

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of school-based mentoring programs is that they can be modeled to fit the specific—and constantly changing—needs of individual students, communities, and schools. Whether students need help making career choices, avoiding high risk behaviors, or negotiating cultural differences in a new school, mentoring is one way schools can provide students more individual attention and ensure they aren’t left to face those challenges alone.

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