MISSION: to improve student outcomes by sharing Northern Kentucky educators implementing best practices in classrooms, schools, and districts!
MISSION: to improve student outcomes by sharing Northern Kentucky educators implementing best practices in classrooms, schools, and districts!
This month, we are highlighting the practice of and benefits to building strong teacher-student relationships. Positive teacher-student relationships are correlated with strengthening academic achievement, reducing absenteeism, and promoting engagement and motivation.
"Mrs. Reynolds explains that not only is her class morning meeting a time for students to connect with classmates who they may not know as well, but it provides a sense of calm that her students need to prepare for the rest of the school day."
Check out this 2 minute read to hear how we've observed Mrs. Trina Reynolds from Williamstown Independent Schools successfully implementing morning meetings in her 3rd grade classroom.
Relationships Before Content: Why Building Relationships Matter
Ms. Danielle Dierig, English teacher at Cooper High School in Boone County, shares how the relationships she develops with her students are her WHY.
NoLimitsEDU Podcast: Teacher Student Relationships: From the Students' Perspective
Northern Kentucky Learning Acceleration Specialist, Amelia Powers, asks Northern Kentucky students what makes them feel connected to their teachers.
Build Relationships with a New Student Club!
Video: Listen to Mr. Jeremy Filson from Summit View Academy in Kenton County, share his experiences instituting a new student club for 8th graders at his school. Or you can read about how he did this here!
Cross Cultural Teacher - Student Relationships
We love how our Northern Kentucky Mandarin teachers intentionally build relationships with students!
NoLimitsEDU Podcast: Relationships and Prevention
Mr. Keith Kline-- Mental Health and first aid coordinator NKY and SW Ohio shares his thoughts on the connection between relationships and prevention.