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title: DRs in Schools Research Brief
description: Discover how developmental relationships between students and adults in schools enhance attendance, motivation, and engagement for greater student success.
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### RESEARCH BRIEF

# Developmental Relationships in Schools

Across our research, one message is clear: developmental relationships are essential for cultivating thriving in school communities. When students experience developmental relationships with adults in their schools, they are more likely to attend regularly, feel motivated to learn, and engage positively with their peers and teachers. 

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