Just saw this incredibly innovative mentoring model in the Times today:
It’s called The Scholars’ Table and one of the things that makes it really unique is that participating students are hosted by local Fort Greene restaurants, each of which dedicates a special “Scholars’ Table” for the students’ exclusive use, twice a week, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Three students and one adult mentor comprise a Scholars’ Table and focus together on homework, other academic and cultural interests, as well as current and community events and social or personal issues important to the children in each individual group.
Seems like a great way to make students feel important, involve the community, and make mentoring visible to the entire neighborhood!
What do you think? And what kind of interesting mentoring models have you seen out there?
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