Establishing genuine connections among educators and students is a key element of healthy school environments. These connections are not just surface-level interactions; they are deep, meaningful relationships that reflect educators' commitments to understanding and supporting each student's unique background, strengths, and challenges. This brief summarizes the article "The association between teacher connection and flourishing among early adolescents in 25 countries." The highlighted research evaluates the strength of connectedness among educators and students in relation to students' abilities to flourish in adolescence. The results support the necessity of these authentic connections to support the psychological well-being of students.