Facts By the Hour
A study was completed by Public/Private Ventures, specifically on five pilot programs for a school-based mentoring program. According to the results, teachers reported that:
- 64% of students developed more positive attitudes toward school
- 58% achieved higher grades in social studies, languages, and math
- 60% improved relationships with adults; 56% improved relationships with peers
- 64% developed higher levels of self-confidence, and 77% of teachers, parents and volunteers involved in the pilot programs reported increases in students' self-esteem
- 62% were more likely to trust their teachers
- In addition, participating students were also less likely than their peers to repeat a grade, and their average number of unexcused absences decreased
Surveys distributed by One Hour Revolution to teachers, mentors, and students support this evidence.
- When asked if their students benefitted from mentoring, 80% of teachers responded "very true."
- Ratings provided by teachers on pre- and post- surveys show growth in many key areas. On average, students showed growth in: self-confidence, ability to express feelings, sense of future, academic performance, attitude toward school, and ability to handle conflict.
- Most mentors noted a strong relationship with their mentees. When asked if their mentee showed trust toward them, 89% of mentors rated the level of trust as a 4 or 5 (on a scale of 1-5).
- On the post-mentoring survey, the majority of students noted that having a mentor helped improve their confidence (average rating of 1.82/2) and that their mentor made them feel good about themselves (average rating of 1.92/2).
For more information about our program's impact, please contact Jerrilynn Whaley at
[email protected]
or the For You Family Resource Centers on all Hardin County Schools.
- 64% of students developed more positive attitudes toward school
- 58% achieved higher grades in social studies, languages, and math
- 60% improved relationships with adults; 56% improved relationships with peers
- 64% developed higher levels of self-confidence, and 77% of teachers, parents and volunteers involved in the pilot programs reported increases in students' self-esteem
- 62% were more likely to trust their teachers
- In addition, participating students were also less likely than their peers to repeat a grade, and their average number of unexcused absences decreased
Surveys distributed by One Hour Revolution to teachers, mentors, and students support this evidence.
- When asked if their students benefitted from mentoring, 80% of teachers responded "very true."
- Ratings provided by teachers on pre- and post- surveys show growth in many key areas. On average, students showed growth in: self-confidence, ability to express feelings, sense of future, academic performance, attitude toward school, and ability to handle conflict.
- Most mentors noted a strong relationship with their mentees. When asked if their mentee showed trust toward them, 89% of mentors rated the level of trust as a 4 or 5 (on a scale of 1-5).
- On the post-mentoring survey, the majority of students noted that having a mentor helped improve their confidence (average rating of 1.82/2) and that their mentor made them feel good about themselves (average rating of 1.92/2).
For more information about our program's impact, please contact Jerrilynn Whaley at
[email protected]
or the For You Family Resource Centers on all Hardin County Schools.