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The power of reverse mentoring in education

Called “reverse mentoring,” this hot trend is also making its way into education, and it’s no wonder, given that students are often more tech savvy than their teachers. The Digital Harbor Foundation in Baltimore has been at the forefront of the reverse mentoring trend: It’s dedicated to fostering innovation, tech advancement and entrepreneurship by helping youth develop digital-age skills.

Andrew Coy, executive director of DHF and a former high school teacher, helped found the organization, which involved converting an old recreation center in inner-city Baltimore into a tech center for after-school programs and more.