Mentorship will level the playing field for underserved learners
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In ninth-grade algebra class at my Minnesota high school, I started losing faith in math. I sat there incredulously, watching equations with letters bounce across the page. While my academic rigor began to fade, so did my reputation; the year before, I got into a fight at school.
Now, as an ardent advocate for the transformative power of education, I look back at that time and realize how much it had to do with how alone I felt. I had not yet built any meaningful connections with my teachers or peers at that point. Things changed when I joined the debate team.
Originally published: January 24, 2024
Author: Aneesh Sohoni
Position: CEO
Institution: One Million Degrees
Published by: University Business