Peer Leadership Spotlights: Complete Guide to Recognizing Student Mentors Who Guide Freshmen Success in 2025
Peer Leadership programs represent transformative approaches to freshman transition support, leveraging carefully selected upperclassmen to guide incoming ninth graders through the challenging first year of high school. These student mentors—typically seniors chosen for their maturity, empathy, and leadership potential—meet weekly with small freshmen groups, facilitating discussions on everything from academic strategies to social dynamics, while hosting bonding events that help new students build connections and confidence during what researchers consistently identify as the most critical year for long-term educational success.
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