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Why does Rose include so much of his life story and personal experience in Lives on the Boundary? How does including this kind of detail help him prove the book’s central argument about the American education system and its effect on marginalized students?
Rose argues that socioeconomic factors like race, class, and income play a huge factor in whether students are able to succeed in the American education system. Do you agree or disagree? Use examples from the book as well as your own experience to support your answer.
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