How do you plan to tackle creating strong relationships with students and parents this school year?

“Students and parents don’t care what you know until they know that you care.” -Kendrick Johnson

Educators know that building and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents or guardians is crucial to a successful school year—and the first few weeks are critical for that strong relationship building. But what will school even look like in the fall? How can teachers build meaningful relationships if class is online or a blended learning environment?

December brings a bundle of reasons to gather and be festive. There are official celebrations, of course, such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve and there are some unofficial “national” days such as the Day of Giving.