Education is assumed to be the “great equalizer” in our society. After having read this chapter you quickly discover that it is not. Has education truly ever been the “great equalizer” in our society or have certain groups always been left behind?

In your opinion, is public education in crisis as many believe it to be? If so, what was the catalyst and what, if anything should be done about it?

Ask the students what they feel is the most pressing issue in the American educational system and what they think can be done to resolve this issue.

As discussed in the textbook the “hidden curriculum” perpetuates gender inequalities in math and science courses. What can school administrators do to address this issue?