Research shows the importance of student-teacher relationships, including increasing student engagement, motivation, test scores, and GPAs while decreasing absenteeism, dropout rates, and discipline issues. In his research on types of... read more →
Research from the American Psychological Association tells us that positive peer relationships motivate students and inspire increased classroom participation. We also see research that claims younger children with more friends... read more →
Engaging students in the era of hybrid in-person/online learning can be challenging for educators used to the traditional classroom setting. While building strong teacher-student relationships has proven to increase student... read more →
The quality of student-teacher relationships plays a pivotal role in the effectiveness of student learning. And part of building relationships with students should include building positive parent-teacher relationships. This post... read more →
The benefits of positive teacher-student relationships are undoubtedly many. One 2022 study found that students who feel cared for by their teacher are more likely to learn. Whether you are... read more →
As new teachers, we have so much room for professional development. Creating lesson plans, staying on top of grading, managing student behavior, dealing with parents, and all the activities not... read more →
Teachers’ relationships with students within a virtual learning environment can be as impactful as those inside a physical classroom. When learning remotely, students may even have a greater need for... read more →
Self-monitoring strategies often begin well before I even walk into my classroom, and they’re some of the best tools for helping build relationships with students. When I thoughtfully observe my... read more →
Want to boost test scores? Shine with better class attendance? Teach in a classroom full of wonder and rigor? Me, too! But is that even possible? While our classrooms are... read more →
Almost everyone has a teacher from their childhood they still remember fondly as an adult—one who made a lasting impact or influenced how they see the world beyond the walls... read more →