He later describes a charter school he helped fund that had a lot of success. Doesn't that support the argument that schools can make a big difference? You ar

He later describes a charter school he helped fund that had a lot of success. Doesn't that support the argument that schools can make a big difference? You are right that the home is probably the biggest influence, but it isn't easy to "fix" homes through policy or charity. But if you can find ways to help kids break out of the cycle and go to college or otherwise find success, then the next generation may enjoy a better start.