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Peer Mentoring Basics
By Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S., author of the Everyday Leadership series Many schools and youth organizations use peer mentoring. It is an amazing way to empower students on both sides—the person getting help and the person helping. No matter one’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Spirit author, leadership, mentors, peer mentoring, role model, student leadership
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Assembling a Personal Board of Advisors
By Mariam G. MacGregor, author of the Everyday Leadership series. When most people hear the phrase “board of advisors,” they probably think of school boards, a board of trustees, or a corporation’s board of advisors. Boards provide a vehicle for … Continue reading
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Effective Mentoring Programs
by Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S., author of the Building Everyday Leadership products and Teambuilding with Teens January is National Mentoring Month, which means it’s a great time to focus on creating an effective K–12 mentoring program. Or, if you already … Continue reading