Relationships matter. This simple idea can give teachers and school administrators a fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American classrooms. Schools can invest in the power of relationships to increase social mobility for their students. Learn about innovative schools that are creating in learning models that strengthen teacher-student relationships and emerging edtech tools that promise to expand students’ networks to experts and mentors from around world.

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