This document discusses 5 educational connections from most to least influential: 1) No Child Left Behind, 2) Differentiated Instruction, 3) Student-Centered Learning, 4) Literacy Coaching, and 5) Youth Dropout Rate. It provides details on each connection, including the goals and challenges. Examples are given of students who benefited from differentiated instruction, student-centered learning, and literacy coaching. The last connection on dropout rates is said to be influenced by the prior topics if addressed properly.