The author has moved away from a belief system that he calls “educationism.” What is this belief system and why has the author abandoned it? What are your thoughts about the author’s decision?
The article states that “the metric most predictive of a child’s success” is household income. What are the school and classroom implications of this metric?
The author offers proposals to address income inequality and educational inequality. What is your opinion of these proposals? What are some other suggestions for addressing this problem?