Teacher's pet

A teacher's pet is a student at an educational institution that holds an advantageous position compared to other students, due to the teacher viewing the student extremely positively for any of a number of reasons. It can be viewed unsympathetically by other students due to jealousy or envy in certain situations. The phenomenon is extensively acknowledged by the public, but actual research on the topic is very limited. "Teacher's pets" are usually the smartest and academically talented individuals within a classroom or a cohort. They often display signs of holding high amounts of knowledge within certain areas of interest, and as such, are called upon by the teacher more often than other students. Being called a "teacher's pet" can be perceived either positively or negatively based on specific preferences.