Study: Child-teacher Bonding Early On May Have Lasting Benefits

A recent study from Ohio State University found that when children create good relationships with teachers in early grades, the effects can be long-lasting. “These early connections significantly influence not only academic achievement, but also social and emotional development and executive functioning skills,” Professor Arya Ansara said. Researchers examined data from children who started kindergarten in 2010 and 2011. Relationships formed this early could have benefits through the end of third grade. (UPI)