Parent Guide > Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college

This week in class, we’re reading "Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college" by Jake Murray.

In the informational text "Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college," Jake Murray discusses four questions that can help students choose a quality university that won't leave them with unreasonable debt.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What is the goal of education?" and "Does money buy happiness?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Avoid high student debt and dropping out by asking these 4 questions about any college" about?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
  • What did you learn about Power & Greed?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Why so many students from for-profit schools are left in debt limbo'
  • 'How To Choose Your College | Forbes'