Question

This essay originally appeared in a book that explores whether success comes more from talent or opportunity. Based on the details in section 1 (lines 1-52), what does Gladwell believe about the success of students enrolled in the KIPP Academy?

Answer 1

Gladwell believes students in a KIPP school succeed despite facing circumstances that would otherwise lead to failure.

Rather than failure, however, these students succeed. Gladwell argues that the culture of the school and its community -- he uses the term "cultural legacy" is what leads to success.

Gladwell argues cultural legacies are so powerful they help people defy the odds and succeed. He believes more needs to be learned about them.