Meaningful Relationship Analysis

Meaningful connections between students, teachers, and families are critical to trust, respect, engagement, respect, and responsibility. “A strong relationship with an educator can be key in a students’ academic success” (Blankstein, 2015, p. 169). Meaningful connections occur when teachers listen as students communicate their personal interest. Attending or participating in activities students enjoy participating in furthers the creation of meaningful connections. Teachers should model perseverance and hard work as well as establishing these traits as expectations for student work. “In addition to care, it is important to build upon students’ experiences and interests” (Blankstein, 2015, p. 168). The student needs to feel connected to the