FHS 213 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Classroom Management, School Violence, Cultural Conflict

• School: University of Oregon
• Department: Counseling Psychology and Human Services
• Course: FHS 213
• Professor: Steve Livingston

Document Summary

Low ses is a risk factor for school suspension. Students agree that low-income students are unfairly targeted by disciplinary sanctions. Even controlling for ses students of color are more likely to be suspended than white students. 82% of elementary school and high school teachers are white. 49% of elementary and high school students are of color. 40% of elementary and high schools have no teachers of color. A trend where students are funneled out of public schools into the juvenile and criminal justice system. Associated with increased police officer presence on campus. Police are more likely to be present at schools with higher rates of ethno racial minority students. Black students are 3x more likely to be arrested at school. These arrests are often due to minor issues. A student arrested in high school is 2x more likely to drop out. A student who appears in court is 4x more likely to drop out.