Rebuilding Student Connections

Building relationships with students is one of the most critical aspects of teaching. Everything flows from this relationship. The trust and cooperation earned from a 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. Through 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 see that you do!

Buddy Thornton: What are the steps to rebuilding students' connections in today's educational landscape?

Jerry Green: Do students trust the educational process today? AJ Crabill: What are the three strategies for making connections?

Isaiah Drone III Closing Remarks