In his final chapter, Putnam
recommends a variety of well - known school - based reforms, such as moving poor children into better schools, compensatory
financing for schools in poor neighborhoods to enable them to attract the best teachers and counselors, more school - based extracurricular activities and
social services, and more effort to engage the whole community in the education process.
She also
recommends setting goals for your career, education, family life,
finances, physical health, community service, and your
social life.