Compared to control group:
- Modest gains in GPA overtime
- Mentored youth were less likely to be receiving a failing grade in Math
But they:
- were not less likely to be receiving a failing grade in English, Reading, or Social Studies
- did not have significantly different GPA
The following practices are best bets for improving high school grades:
- Mentoring programs that improve parental relationships and scholastic competence
- More frequent contact with mentor
- More frequent visitation with mentor
- Mentor relationships lasting 12 months or more
- Higher quality mentor relationships
- Mentors know youth's parents well
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