Addressing socioeconomic inequalities in education

The United States education system, intended to address socioeconomic inequalities, often ends up increasing them. Wealthier students have more advantages, while poorer students lack resources and opportunities. The study aims to help students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds succeed in challenging courses, such as dual enrollment courses, which currently fail to reduce inequality. By developing interventions targeting teachers rather than students, the burden of change is not solely placed on disadvantaged students. Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students' beliefs about intelligence. The study focused on promoting a growth mindset, a belief that intelligence can be improved, and encouraging teachers to communicate a belief in students' abilities to learn and improve.