31 Teacher Tips
Tip #1: Learn Every Student’s Name as Fast as Humanly Possible
A student’s name is more than a label—it’s connection. Discover how using names daily builds respect and a positive classroom culture.
Education
Hopeful Skepticism in the Classroom: Rebuilding Trust and Connection
Discover how embracing hopeful skepticism can help teachers combat cynicism, foster trust, and strengthen student-teacher relationships.
Why Edify Podcast
5 Simple Rituals to Build Stronger Student Relationships
Discover 5 quick, powerful rituals to build stronger student relationships. These simple strategies help create a classroom culture where students feel seen, valued, and ready to learn.
Education
Classroom Management Strategies: Building Strong Teacher-Student Relationships - An Approach to Effective Classroom Management
Discover how the Establish-Maintain-Restore (EMR) approach can reduce classroom disruptions by 75% and boost engagement by 33%. Learn practical strategies for building lasting teacher-student relationships and creating a positive learning environment.
Education
Deep Breaths and Apologies
What's something you do as part of your classroom management system that is authentic just to you?
Education
Authentic Classroom Management
When you have a relationship, you’ll have the grace to figure things out and make mistakes.
Education
The Mentor Mindset: 10 Proven Strategies for Motivating and Connecting with Today's Students
Discover research-backed mentoring techniques to better engage and motivate students. Learn practical strategies for building trust, providing effective feedback, and creating meaningful connections in the classroom. Based on David Yeager's groundbreaking research on adolescent psychology.
Personal Development
The Power of Family & Friendship: Building Connections That Last a Lifetime
Discover proven strategies for building and maintaining meaningful relationships with family and friends.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
The Small Things
Adding some “pebbling” to your life can improve your personal and professional relationships.
Education
Understanding Pebbling: The Power of Small Gestures in Enhancing Relationships and Teaching Effectiveness
By using pebbling, teachers can connect with students on a more personal level, showing that they care about the student's interests and well-being.
Back to School
Back to School Resources for Teachers: Tips and Tools for a Successful Start
Here's a list of tips, tools, and resources to help you create a positive environment, build strong relationships with your students, and grow personally and professionally.
Teaching
Eight Ways to Build Relationships with Students to Start the School Year Off Right
One of the best investments of time a teacher can make is to build relationships with their students. When student/teacher relationships are strong students learn more and teachers are happier.