<p>Strong classroom communities don’t happen by accident—they’re built through intentional, daily practices that prioritize connection. </p>
<p>In this second episode of the Starting Strong series, Dr. Catlin Tucker explores how getting to know your students and creating a culture of belonging can transform your classroom environment. She shares practical strategies for learning names quickly, surfacing student identities, and building peer-to-peer relationships that last beyond the first week. Whether you're a new or veteran teacher, this episode offers tools to help you lead with relationships. Learn how you can go deeper with Catlin’s new self-paced course, Starting Strong.

Episode Resources</p>
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<li>Blog: <a href='https://catlintucker.com/2025/08/back-to-school-relationships-community/'>Back-to-School: Prioritizing Relationships and Building Community</a></li>
<li>Learn how you can go deeper with Catlin’s new self-paced course, Starting Strong.
<a href='https://blendedu.teachable.com/p/start-strong-back-to-school'>Click here to register today</a></li>
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