Peer Leadership Spotlights: Complete Guide to Recognizing Student Mentors and Building Stronger School Communities in 2025
Peer leadership programs represent one of the most impactful yet underrecognized initiatives in secondary education—small groups of carefully selected upperclassmen who connect with incoming freshmen during their critical first year, meeting regularly to provide mentorship, guidance, and support while hosting events throughout the year to help new students bond with peers and integrate into school culture. These student leaders serve as bridge-builders between the challenges of middle school and the expectations of high school, offering authentic peer perspectives that adult advisors simply cannot replicate.
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