Does the teachers have anything to do with students droping out?
139963
im sure that the teachers play a part in students droping out but they are not the only reason for it another reson might just be that the student justs doesnt feel that school is important
570325
You can give it another try.  In some cases, the teacher is the problem.  Maybe with any luck the new teacher will help her out, instead of working against her
795846
I am with Frank, I do not think most teens drop out of school.  Most states have enacted legislation that compells them to stay in school until they are 18.  Additional legislation is being considered to further penalize drop outs, such as taking away their driver's license.\n\nOn the contrary, more teens than ever are finishing school and graduating than ever.  Overall our younger generation are good people who strive to live a good life and the place to start is to finish school.
1025638
Many public school systems, like the ones in New Jersey, created a No Child Left Behind Act which tries to enforce that all children will learn through modifications - whether that means having a child study team evaluation for an IEP, or having a teacher make modifications within their lesson plans to help a child learn.  \n\nPublic school teachers HAVE to do evaluation assessments on all the students they teach during the school year.  Usually if we see a "problem" (possible learning disability or non-specific LD) we will contact the parents for an initial meeting.  PARENTS NEED TO BE THEIR CHILD'S ADVOCATE and many times must push the school system to evaluate a child and offer assistance.  Assistance may be a one on one aide, involvement in a special education class, large print books, occupational and physical therapies, etc.\n \nI believe that many children slip through the cracks because parent/teacher communication may be weak.  I also believe that it is a teacher's NUMBER ONE priority to ensure the students in his or her class can learn.  Sad to say many teachers become complacent in their careers and are not looking to hard for the children who need help.
619924
Not enough information to give a good response.  If you described the situation we might be able to better understand where the problem is - is it with the teacher, or is it with you?
1036144
It has been a disaster.\n\nWhat has happened is: a lot of schools have been trying to push out the problem kids because they need their success rate to increase. My nephew went through this and ended up dropping out as soon as he turned 16.
1140392
Considering the teacher is the adult in the situation, he or she shouldn't worry if the students like them or not. If the student not speaking to them means that they also won't participate in class when required, then the teacher should adjust their grade accordingly. If the student does the required work, then I don't think it matters.
558727
Most kids drop out of high school because they are not motivated to learn. It seems like their future is "not there" for them. And some people have no one to push them to do their best in school.\n\nAnd, to tell you the truth, some kids drop out because their parents don't check on them, just like I did. I just quit going because I did not want to read, actually because I did not want to be a "burden" to anyone. And guess what...I made the biggest mistake a woman can make: I "fell in love" with a loser.\n\nBut there's always hope.
321877
If an educator is not seeking continued professional growth then that must be a personal decision they have made.  In my opinion if they are not seeking continued professional growth, then they are in the wrong field.  Alot of times it is just not the teachers fault that they have low studednt achievement!!  This could be an either/or situation.  It could be either the teacher is really not putting their all into teaching or the student refuses to learn.  So I feel that both the students and teachers are at fault.  Who can really say.  Do you understand??  I hope this helps you.
508558
Yes, a teacher is one factor involved in a student's failure.  A teacher is responsible for having elevated expectations of all students.  If a student is not living up to expectations, it is the teacher's responsibility to individualize instruction, involve parents, and involve other school personnel to support the child. A child should not be permitted to drift through the year doing marginal work without anyone trying to discover the cause or to try other methods to help the child.  That being said, sometimes lately teachers are not given the respect and autonomy to use their knowledge to do their best for the child.  They are often not allowed to choose instructional materials or methods and must adhere to rigid time schedules.  Also, if there is a complete lack of partnership with the child's family, it makes it much more difficult for the teacher to make as much of a difference.
835995
Yes, they can be failed, just as any other student can be failed, but usually if the Royal student is faltering, tutors are called in to make sure he or she gets through. In fact, they often work with tutors just as a matter of course, to ensure that they aren't having any problems with their school work.
36715
Perhaps a given school, but generally there is a special school where they send all the **** ups that can't keep it together in the regular school (at least, that's the case in a large district).
790671
I'll try and limit my answer to just one problem.  \nStudents today are not being held responsible for their \nown education anymore. Instead society tells them it\nisn't their fault they are dumb, the teachers failed to teach\nthem. We have drifted away from self responsibility to\nblaming everyone one else.  We need to get back to\nholding the students responsible for learning which means\nthey have to come to school ready to learn. They have to\nwork hard at learning.  There are many more reasons but you asked for just one.
1123321
It is supposed to be a two-way street.  However, the teachers have begun to place more on the students so that the students and their parents are more responsible for their education.  Too often the students are just sitting in classes, not even paying attention to the teacher, and then cramming the night before a test and passing by the skin of their teeth.  Placing more responsibility on the student makes it more difficult for students to do this, thus EARNING their grade.
709079
There are a whole variety of reasons why young people drop out of school.  Some include:\n\n1.  They don't see any connection between school and real life.\n\n2.  They are being bullied at school.\n\n3.  They become discouraged because they find school too difficult and are failing courses.\n\n4.  They have a learning disability which is not being addressed at school.\n\n5.  They have little or no home support.\n\n6.  There are lots of jobs available now which pay a relatively good wage, especially for a young person who isn't paying for rent, groceries, utilities, etc., so they start full time work.\n\n7.  They have to take on family responsibilities - pregnancy, parenthood, etc.\n\n8.  They get involved with drugs, alcohol, crime, etc.\n\n9.  They run away from home to avoid abuse, or are kicked out of their home.\n\n10,  They are bored and unchallenged at school.\n\n11.  They have been given everything they need all their lives, have never had to work for anything, and so see no reason to attend school.\n\n12.  School is often not nearly as interesting as video arcades, malls, hanging out with friends, etc.\n\n13.  They feel that their teachers don't like them or pick on them.\n\n14.  They have mental health issues - depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, etc.\n\n15.  They can't afford the designer clothes and other things that other students have and feel out of place.\n\nThe list can go on and on.  I hope this helps.
431921
As a teacher, I doubt they are plotting against you. Personally, I don't have time to plot against any of the students. When things like that happen there are generally two reasons: 1) accident - I had a situation where a student asked me why I had asked them the same question 3 or 4 times - I hadn't realized that I had or 2) the teachers think highly of you or your ability and are therefore trying to give you a challenge.
87929
Teachers fill a very necessary role in society.  Take away the teachers and nobody would be able to "do".