1. Explain the shift in the educational standard from high school degree to college degree.

2. How does the educational system socialize children for adulthood and employment? Which theoretical perspectives support this argument?

3. Do you think tracking is a necessary educational practice? In your answer, consider evidence from Japan’s tracking system.

4. Explain how social class, gender, and race/ethnicity contribute to educational inequality in the United States.

5. How effective are U.S. policies, including NCLB, in improving educational achievement?

6. Is public school choice a viable educational alternative? Why or why not?