The following link is an abstract on the Attachment approach, which supports that achievement is higher when students have solid relationships with adults in their support circle, such as parents themselves, teachers, tutors, counselors. Relationships with students are key. Along with my mission to help them reach their educational goals, my goal is to develop relationships with students. We all respond more to those we feel a connection.

Educational Psychology Review, v21 n2 p141-170 Jun 2009

http://www.springerlink.com/content/m3843268880q0460/