The Effects of Development Mentoring on Connectedness and Academic Achievement.

Karcher, Michael J.; Davis, Claytie, III; Powell, Brad

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ERIC Number: EJ659184

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Publication Date: 2002

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The Effects of Development Mentoring on Connectedness and Academic Achievement.

Karcher, Michael J.; Davis, Claytie, III; Powell, Brad

School Community Journal, v12 n2 p35-50 Fall-Win 2002

Report of a 1-year longitudinal study of development monitoring, a program in which high-school students mentor elementary-school students. Findings suggest that the program promoted connectedness to parents, school, and the future, and improved spelling skills. (Contains 30 references.) (AUTHOR/WFA)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, High School Students, Mentors, Role Models, Spelling, Student Behavior, Student Motivation, Student Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations

WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/74034

IES Cited: ED505962

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