Teachers’ Seating Chart Guides Friendship Formation (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption A new study is the first to show that classroom seat assignments have important implications for children’s friendships and the enormous influence that teachers wield over the interpersonal lives of children. Credit Florida Atlantic University Usage Restrictions Credit: Florida Atlantic University License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.