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This study examines whether teacher caring makes a significant difference in students grades and behavior. Bulach s (1998), Deiro s (1996), and Nodding s (1992) research on caring demonstrates that when students perceive their teachers as caring, their grades and behavior are positively influenced. The researcher utilizes Bulach s survey, Characteristics of Teachers Caring Behaviors, to analyze 26 teachers caring behaviors. Results show the influence of teacher caring on students grades and behavior. High levels of anxiety-reducing behaviors show statistical significance with academic grades. There is also a high correlation between each of the five caring factors and average caring.

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Dr. Professor, Rabbi, Richard Miller (Ed.D., Ed.S. Seton Hall University). K-12 principal and teacher, 4 decades. Assistant Professor of Ethics, Gerontology, Holistic Health, and Jewish Studies at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Dr. Miller is a nursing home consultant and Hospice Chaplain. He writes articles for the college newspaper, ARGO.

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