Trusted adults are important to belonging. They also boost grades.

October 01, 2026 at 09:45 AM
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  • A trusted adult can be someone who sees a student’s potential beyond their academic record.
  • GPAs were about 0.2 points higher among students who reported a trusted adult.
  • Trusted relationships did not consistently lead to recommendations for advanced coursework.
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