"Before the impact of tax and spending policies is taken into account, income inequality in the United States is no worse than in most developed countries and is even a bit below levels in Britain and, by some measures, Germany. However, once the effect of government programs is included in the calculations, the United States emerges on top of the inequality heap." This article discusses how income inequality is definitely a factor in our country, but before government programs are included in the calculations it is no worse than many other countries. Yet the US lands on top with these programs included. It suggests that the government can have a major impact on this issue especially with possible solutions.

We've come to think of the "opportunity gap" some students face as having three elements: the expectations gap, the relationships gap, and the participation gap." This article is based off a survey that 456,021 students completed in 627 schools across the United States. It talks about splitting the opportunity gap in education that many students face into expectations, relationships, and a participation gap. From here, there are many solutions that can be implemented to close the gap.