White also received a scholarship for college through Black Achievers. The program can give kids more than information on professions. It can provide a sense of belonging. It just creates a bond. It makes them feel special.
Peers can provide more than academic support for each other.
They can provide wisdom and advice. The influence of peers grows through high school. That can be a negative influence, such as a gang membership, or a positive experience, such as a connection with an older, more experienced student. One peer program that helps kids succeed in school is the Peer Outreach Service Team. Administered through the schools in Fort Lee, New Jersey, the program affects nearly 1,000 kids who participate either as peer helpers or as peer receivers.