When I was in 8th grade my cousin and many of my friends decided to attend private high schools, instead of public schools. I began wondering if the school that you attend influences the education that you receive. I especially wanted to know what factors influenced the education that I received. My interest in equity continued to grow as I noticed disparities in schools. Time after time the districts of the upper-middle class and wealthy would take home the prize from math and science competitions as my school rode slumped and glum faced in the bus back to school.

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