What was the reason for the back-to-basics movement in American universities and colleges?

Why did Mike Rose's background cause him to have problems in school?

Why is it important for academically disadvantaged children to have a role model or mentor?

Why did Mike Rose drop out of the UCLA fellowship program?

What was the lesson of the two years in the Teacher's Corps in El Monte?

Explain why Mile Rose is a good teacher. What are the qualities that make him good?

What were the new challenges that Mike Rose faced at the Tutorial Center?