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EdChoice, 2024
This poll was conducted between February 27-March 6, 2024 among a national sample of 1,002 Teens. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Teens based on gender, age, race, and region. Results from the full survey have a measure of precision of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. Among the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attendance, Student Attitudes, Peer Influence
Bridgeland, John M.; Moore, Laura A. – Civic Enterprises, 2010
American children represent a great untapped potential in our country. For many young people, choices are limited and the goal of a productive adulthood is a remote one. This report paints a picture of who these children are, shares their insights and reflections about the barriers they face, and offers ways forward for Big Brothers Big Sisters as…
Descriptors: Organizations (Groups), Youth Programs, Role Models, At Risk Persons
Carmola, Inge Jacobs – 1995
How students are affected by a mentoring relationship and to what degree were studied over 3 years in the evaluation of a mentoring program that aims to improve student motivation, achievement, and behavior. In addition to a survey of 85 mentors and 89 teachers, the study examined some objective measures of student achievement for 40 elementary…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Child Development, Elementary Education