1a. From your perspective and experiences, what do you think are the most important factors that influence someone’s economic or academic success (e.g., good career/job, high salary, owning a home, etc.)?
1b. Why do you believe those factors are important?
- What role does family play in influencing someone’s economic or academic success?
- Do you think people’s cultural background can influence whether or not they are successful in school or in life? Please explain.
- What role does education play in influencing someone’s economic or academic success?
- Do you think that education can prevent or improve economic or academic success? Please explain.
- Can you think of any reasons why some students may typically do better in school than others?
- Can you think of any reasons why some students may typically do worse in school than others?
- What changes do you believe need to be made to the current educational system to meet future demands of the U.S. economy?