1. Briefly discuss the five characteristics of effective schools. 2. Formulate an effective plan to get more boys and students of color to participate in service learning activities. In your opinion, how does service learning impact students?

3. Discuss how teachers can do a better job of communicating their high expectations to students. What are the barriers to such communication? In your opinion, if a teacher has high expectations from his or her students, would that improve a student's performance? 4. How do effective schools monitor student progress?

5. Why is the use of vouchers for religious schools such a controversial issue? How often are vouchers used for religious schools (in those states that allow it) and how does this affect the debate?