Teacher's Twist On A High-Five Helps Engage Students

One Charlotte, North Carolina, teacher has taken bonding with his students to the next level, coming up with a unique handshake for each student in his classroom. Barry White Jr. teaches fifth-grade literacy at Ashley Park Elementary School, a Title I institution that encourages teachers to find creative ways to engage with their students. “The most critical component is the relationship, the rapport you build with your students because sometimes it can go underrated or overlooked,” White said. “Before I’m able to deliver a substantial amount of content to them, they have to invest in the teacher.”