As they wrestle with today's rules, regulations and high-stakes testing, our best teachers never forget that strong, positive relationships are at the core of student success. This book shows us how to build relationships with students, parents, and co-workers to create the kind of learning environments where all students achieve success.

Chapter 1 Actions that Uphold High Standards-Point to the Stars; Chapter 2 Actions That Are Empowering-Less Is More; Chapter 3 Actions That Demonstrate Respect for All-Every Individual Is Important; Chapter 4 Actions That Support All Students-Rekindle the Inner Spirit; Chapter 5 Actions That Challenge the Imagination-Participate in Discovery; Chapter 6 Actions That Demonstrate Culturally Responsive Teaching-The Mosaic of Moral Purpose; Chapter 7 Actions That Are Courageous-Fragile Blossoms in the Snow; Chapter 8 Relationships: The True Thread;