most critical aspects of teaching. Everything flows from this relationship. The trust and cooperation earned from positive connection with your students will play out in every aspect of your school day. This connection can lead to efficient classroom routines, greater student confidence, and increased academic achievement. Though a series of small, thoughtful, intentional gestures, you can build positive relationships with your students. For some, this may be the only positive interaction they have with adults each day. Your students want to know that you care for them – building relationships with students will help them to know that you do!

What are the steps to rebuilding students connections in today’s educational landscape?

What are the three strategies in making connections? Why are public schools underfunded in the U.S., mainly affecting Black/Brown and poor White demographics?