Parent Guide > Why double-majors might beat you out of a job
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 "Why double-majors might beat you out of a job" by Matthew J. Mayhew and Benjamin S. Selznick.
In the informational text, "Why double-majors might beat you out of a job," Matthew J. Mayhew and Benjamin S. Selznick discuss why employers are interested in double-majors.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What is the goal of education?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Why double-majors might beat you out of a job" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: