Most of us would assume that positive teacher-student relationships promote student academic achievement, such as better grades and test scores, but a new study at the University of Missouri finds positive teacher-student relationships lead to better teaching as well....
The holidays can bring so much excitement and anxiety for children that it can sometimes be too much for them to handle. University of Missouri developmental psychologist Christi Bergin says there are ways to reduce some of the excitement. “First of all, I want to say...
University of Missouri developmental psychology professor, Dr. Christi Bergin, is addressing some of the hot topics parents are asking about. She is sharing some of their questions, giving parents advice and laying out what research shows. Dr. Bergin is a regular...
A team of University of Missouri researchers is preparing to partner with 200 middle school teachers around the state to create a more positive learning environment. The goal is to improve student outcomes and reduce teacher stress for the roughly 26,000 Missouri kids...
