Research indicates that building strong relationships with teachers in the early grades can have lasting benefits. These early connections positively impact not only academic success but also social, emotional development, and executive functioning skills, which are crucial for educational achievement. Arya Ansari, an associate professor at Ohio State University, and his team analyzed data from a long-term study of kindergarten students, focusing on their experiences through grade 3, as teacher-student relationship data for grades 4 and 5 was unavailable.
