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       At Shaker Heights Middle School, the students and the teachers had a great relationship. The students seemed to respect their teachers and their teachers seemed to care a lot about their students. The teachers made sure to talk at a level that their students would understand and considered their students more as friends than a random kid that they had to teach. The teachers wanted to be their because they love their job and the kids in their class. The students were good about taking part in the class and making it their own. They were supportive of one another and encouraged each other to succeed and to try again if they didn't understand something.
       After observing two different classes, the bridge that I think they are trying to build is from solidarity to strong relationships. These kids don't know very much about each other and how they learn. Being in class everyday with one another, allows the students to realize that a big part of their education has to deal with the people that they are around. With positive encouragement and enthusiasm to learn, these students are able to strive to do their best everyday. They learn to bond with the other students in their class, as well as, their teachers. They are able to form a trust between one another that allows them to feel more comfortable around each other and in the learning environment.