Parent Guide > The role of education in social mobility
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "The role of education in social mobility" by Louis Volante and John Jerrim.
In "The role of education in social mobility," Louis Volante and John Jerrim explore the relationship between education and intergenerational mobility.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the goal of education?", "What is fair?", and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The role of education in social mobility" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
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