A series of new studies is pointing to the importance of relationships between teachers and students and academic success. It's a fine line that requires some second thoughts. Where are the new boundaries? Our guests offer guidance.

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Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufman trained as a developmental psychologist and received her Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1996. She is the Director of the Educational Psychology-Applied Developmental Science Program. Dr. Rita F. Pierson is an educational trainer and consultant, motivational speaker/teacher, author and human resource developer. Peter DeWitt (Ed.D.) has been a principal in Upstate, NY since 2006. Before becoming a principal he taught elementary school for eleven years. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work.