Child-Teacher Bond in Early Education Could Have Lasting Impact

Female teacher sitting at table in play room with three kindergartne children constructing, selective focus

Key Takeaways

  • Relationships formed between students and teachers in the early grades pay off over the long haul

  • Researchers saw lasting benefits for academic, social and emotional development

  • Parents and administrators should foster these ties from kindergarten through third grade, the report suggests

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