Building upon previous literature reviews, this article highlights research
and evaluation efforts regarding the effectiveness of mentoring programs
for new teacher retention in the USA since 2005. Through the analysis of
various mentoring program components, different research methods used,
and major findings from these studies, we discuss the non-linearity and
complexity of both the mentoring process itself and the study of mentoring
on new teacher retention. Based on our review, we offer recommendations
for researchers and decision-makers to enhance the quality of such studies
and maximize the use of the findings in improving mentoring programs
and enhancing teacher retention.