Figure 4.2 Poverty Levels by Ethnicity Source: Data from U.S. Census Bureau, 2002, Historical Poverty Tables, Table 3. Poverty Status of People by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1959 to [Online] Available at ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, 2 nd Edition Kauchak and Eggen

Figure 4.3 Changes in the Student Population Sexuality Child abuse Teenage suicide Changes in the Student Population Alcohol and other drug use School violence ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, 2 nd Edition Kauchak and Eggen

Percentage of High School Seniors Reporting Use in the Previous 30 Days Source: L. Johnson, et al., (2001). Monitoring the future. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan. Reprinted by permission ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, 2 nd Edition Kauchak and Eggen Figure 4.4 Student Drug and Alcohol Use

Table 4.1 Characteristics of Students Placed At-Risk High suspension rates Lack of interest in school Low standardized-test scores High criminal-activity rates Low self-esteem Misbehavior in classes High rate of drug use Poor attendanceDivorced families Low motivationNon-native English speaker Low participation in extracurricular activitiesMinority Low achievementTransient Retention in same gradeMale Low gradesInner city High dropout ratesLow SES Educational ProblemsBackground Factors ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, 2 nd Edition Kauchak and Eggen