¶ … Student Learning
Language Barriers & Issues
ESL Students
Other cultures/languages iii. Issues specific to a given area/school
Slang/Improper Speech
Vulgarities
Improper terms used
Classroom Decorum (or lack thereof)
Disrespectful/disorderly students
Gossiping/Cliquish behavior iii. Lack of Attentiveness
Students not staying on task
Sexual talk/banter/jokes
Bullying
Mental intimidation
Insults b. Physical violence/injury
Pushing/shoving/fights
Groups cornering single victim
Cyber-bullying
Social media
Text messages iii. Teasing/Taunting by Groups
Poorly Trained and/or Behaved Teachers
Use of unlicensed teachers
Teachers not adhering to curriculum
c. Teachers injecting personal/political/religious views
Overall inexperience of young teachers
Race/Cultural Issues
a. Racial minorities tend to be poorer
b. Racial minorities more likely to be in single parent household
c. Racial minorities more likely to be discriminated against
d. Racial minorities often perform more poorly on tests
e. Accusations of institutional bias against minorities in general
f. Racist/stereotyping behavior by students
g. Segregated schools/neighborhoods
VI. Student Pacing
a. Students able to push faster but being held back
b. Students being pushed but falling behind
c. Special education/learning disability situations
VII. Cost Constraints
a. Property tax shortfalls
i. Home values/tax base ailing
ii. Residents fleeing area (e.g. Detroit)
iii. Economic recession influence
b. Federal/State grants/funding
i. Budget cuts at state/federal level
ii. Always worse during recessions iii. Conflicting political priorities
c. Economic Pressures/Recessions
i. Can lead to property tax/funding issues above
ii. Stressor to families and the kids iii. Can lead to cuts at school
VIII. External Distractions
a. Gang/Criminal Activity
i. Violence/crime near school
ii. Violence crime within school
b. Troubled Family Unit
c. Economic/Political Issues
d. Social Unrest (e.g. Ferguson, Baltimore, etc.)
e. Mental health concerns (student or parent)
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