The Smartest Kids In The World: And How They Got That Way

What is meant by the assertion that rigor is more important than money when it comes to What Defines a Quality Education? How does Ripley argue this perspective in her book?

In what ways is the American approach to creating equity in education ineffective and at times even harmful or counterintuitive? What equity-focused changes could the United States make to its system to achieve outcomes like those of Poland or Finland?

What aspects of American culture might lead to the issues that Ripley discusses in the book, such as the over-emphasis on sports? How do other countries balance their emphasis on student athletics and academics?