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Lewis Central highlights Teammates mentoring: 52 active matches, more than 60 students waiting
Summary
District staff and mentors showcased the Teammates mentoring program during commendations, reporting 52 active matches across grades 2–12, a 79% retention rate and a waiting list of more than 60 students; mentors described weekly activities and long-term benefits.
Lewis Central Community School District recognized volunteers and students involved with Teammates, a school-based one-on-one mentoring program, at the board meeting.
The program coordinator told the board Teammates — a mentoring model founded by former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne — operates during the school day and focuses on building relationships rather than academic remediation. "On average, our matches are meeting 24 times a year," the coordinator said, adding the…
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