Boys are relational learners —they learn best when they have a positive relationship with their teachers. Studies strongly suggest it; male students eagerly confirm it. But teachers sometimes fail to ...

A new Monash University study has analyzed the association between positive teacher-student relationships and well-being in ...

Constance Smith-Clemens discusses the value of applying culturally responsive teaching practices. Constance Smith-Clemens, Library Media Specialist, Akron Public Schools, discusses the value of ...

For 17-year-old Warren Coates, a teacher who’s taken the time to build a relationship with him is highly motivating. “When there’s a teacher that I have a relationship with, I—100 percent—try harder ...

Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence. Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson describes the transition as a shift from the Industry vs. Inferiority stage (ages 6 ...

Shonna Yawn, Callaway High’s Teacher of the Year, found her calling in special education, building lasting bonds with ...