In school-based mentoring programs, Bigs and Littles meet for one-to-one mentoring in the classroom, school library, school computer room, neighborhood community center, or other set location. Bigs and Littles typically meet once a week to read together, play sports or computer games, or simply talk about life and personal issues – just as friends do.
School-based mentoring is not a tutoring program. However, research has shown that of all children matched with a Big in school:
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58% improved their school performance
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65% showed higher levels of self-confidence
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55% had a better attitude toward school
Our sites include:
Durham County
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EK Powe Elementary- Duke Partnership
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George Watts Montessori-Duke Partnership
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WG Pearson Magnet Middle- EPA Partnership,City of Durham Partnership,NCCU Partnership
Orange County
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CHCYMCA- Has to attend CHCYMCA training and be available from 4:15-5:15
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Estes Hill Elementary School-UNC Partnership
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Frank Porter Graham- UNC Partnership
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Mary Scroggs Elementary School- UNC Partnership
Wake County
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Cedar Fork Elementary- Morrisville
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Washington Elementary- Raleigh (Driving Site for NCSU)
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Wiley Elementary- Raleigh (Campus Pal Site location for NCSU)
If you feel your school would be interested in becoming a site for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, please contact Diesha Banner, dbanner@bbbstriangle.org or at 919-850-9772 ext 107.
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