1. As more students slip between the cracks of our education system, the school to prison pipeline only becomes solidified. Unfortunately, because of low socioeconomic living status, access and exposure to drugs, and the need to survive, many teenagers turn to the world of selling illegal substances as opposed to focusing on their education to better their future. While it is every teacher’s dream to prevent this path for his/ her students, it’s nearly impossible to guarantee it will never occur. I think the most important preventative action teachers can take though, is dedicating to each student the time and attention they deserve. Starting in elementary school, these children who come from rough backgrounds need to be given attention, support,
