At Risk Youth

Most educators run away from at-risk students, I run to them. What are signs that a student is at-risk? Since most students are at school, doing an evaluation of the child’s performance would be a quick indication of a problem. Look to see if the student has ever been expelled from a school or relocated due to bad behavior. If they have been suspended and their grades are failing, these are warning signs that a student is at-risk. Have a conversation with the child. If he/she is verbally...