"Positive relationships between teachers and students can make the difference in promoting academic, social, and emotional success inside and outside the classroom. In Building Bonds With Learners: The Teacher-Student Relationship Model, author Patricia Erbe presents K-12 teachers with a practical teacher-student relationship (TSR) methodology for purposefully forming these vital connections and therefore lessening behavioral issues and equity gaps. This research- and experience-based model promotes the best possible educational outcomes through a concrete plan composed of four critical principles: (1) branding, (2) bonding, (3) building, and (4) reflecting. These ingredients are crucial for harnessing the power of relationships and fostering a sense of belonging"--