Mentoring through Partnerships

Young, Alice

CO-Collaboration Strategies

Mentoring through Partnerships.
Martin, A. M., & Johnston, M. P. (2013). Mentoring through Partnerships. Knowledge Quest, 41(4), 6-8.

This article discusses mentoring programs in schools through collaborative partnerships. School librarians form collaborative partnerships among teachers, school administrators and students that increase students' and educators' skill levels and change school culture. These partnerships started since the late 1980s. Personal thoughts from educators and librarians on mentoring are presented.

The theme covers topics related to mentoring as it impacts school librarians, teachers, and students, with tips and strategies to implement. The authors stated new professionalism is collaborative, open, and outward-looking. Such shared learning form collaborative partnerships will keep programs relevant and essential to meet the needs of 21st century learners. The article offered an optimistic opportunity reviewing the many levels of change that may be encouraging towards meaningful large-scale reform in educational change.