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• Many Americans believe that access to a good education is all that is needed to overcome inequality in our society. Take a position on whether you agree or disagree with this statement. Support your position with examples or evidence.

• Of the educational problems identified in the chapter, discuss which you feel is the most pressing problem facing our schools today.

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