by BTO | Jun 22, 2021 | Mentoring
June and Myra’s Story: Myra had a BTO mentor in 6th grade and was saddened that during COVID her mentor moved away which left her without one. In the spring of 2021 during her first day back at school Myra stopped the mentor coordinator in the hall and asked,...
by BTO | May 24, 2021 | Mentoring
Students are 79% more likely to listen to adults if they know that they CARE about them. is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It requires a willingness to sit, listen, and respond (appropriately) to students in both their highs and...
by Jason Matthews | May 10, 2021 | Mentoring
As the school year continues to wind down, we are taking the month of May to talk about how we can care for the students we mentor. …Students are more likely to listen to the adults in their lives if they know we care about them first. C.A.R.E. Hopefully by now,...
by Jason Matthews | May 3, 2021 | Mentoring
Believe it or not, the school year is winding down quickly! And that means that if you are a part of a school-based mentoring program like Be the One, you don’t have much time left to invest in your student before summer break starts. So, what do you...
by Jason Matthews | Mar 29, 2021 | Mentoring
Welcome back to the March Mentor Minute! This month, we’ve focused on the impact that screens and devices have on Gen Z, and how we as mentors can help teach/model a healthier approach to screen time. As we come to the end of this month, we’d like to...
by Jason Matthews | Mar 15, 2021 | Mentoring
Much of the discussion of Gen Z and screen time focuses on the amount (or quantity) of time that students spend on their smartphones (or screens in general). But, that’s only half of the discussion. It’s not just about quantity when it comes to talking...
