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    Mentorship

    The most popular extracurricular program, for girls, at Mastery Pickett teaches them to be their best selves

    Mrs. E. Marie Lambert works the front desk at Mastery Pickett sixth through 12th grades and saw how mean the middle school girls were being after school started in person again after COVID-19 shutdowns. She started the Spilling the Tea mentoring group that meets twice weekly afterschool, teaching the girls how to support themselves and others. Together, the girls discuss hard topics, do interactive programming, and go on big trips, all while feeling safe being who they are and creating a strong sense of community.

    ‘A Labor of Love’: A Look at Men Who Care of Germantown’s Real Talk program

    In a world where many young people feel disconnected, Men Who Care’s Real Talk program provides mentorship, belonging, and life-changing support for Germantown’s youth. Whether it’s teaching leadership, offering emotional support, or simply sharing pizza, the program has become a beacon of hope at Martin Luther King High School. As one student put it, “It feels like therapy. I can talk to them about anything.”