BSV Mentor Programs Findings
Parents/guardians of our mentees from spring 2020 reported:
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Mentors provided valuable 1-on-1 support at a time when parents/guardians were working or otherwise unavailable
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There is value in having mentors who are informal supporters (not officially part of the district) but still invested in their child’s education and success
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Appreciated mentor support with scheduling/time management and assignment completion
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Saw mentors as compensating for what teachers weren’t able to finish or explain during a class session
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Mentors helped mentees:
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adjust to the changing learning environment
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stay focused
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complete assignments
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Have a social outlet during an isolated time
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Mentees from Spring 2020 reported:
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I felt comfortable with my mentor
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I was able to ask questions
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The support was useful because my parents were busy
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It helped me get used to the new learning environment
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My mentor motivated me
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It helped improve my grades
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Mentors had more time to help break down concepts that teachers had initially presented
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Studying at home is distracting so working with a mentor helped me focus