The state wants more mentors in schools. (Unsplash)

School mentors: Who they are, what they do may surprise you

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Two months ago, fifth-grader Jeraniah Jackson joined the 150 students in Cape Henlopen School Districtā€™s mentoring program.Ā Ā  She had been disrespectful of teachers and generally not nice to people around her when someone suggested she consider the program. ā€œItā€™s definitely helped,ā€ said Jackson, who attends H.O. Brittingham Elementary in Milton. ā€œI talk to my mentor about things that happen in …