Understanding the Forgotten Middle

The video discusses the 'forgotten middle'—students and coworkers who are often overlooked. The speaker shares a personal story of being in the middle and how her mother's high expectations and support helped her succeed. She emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities and resources to those in the middle, arguing that society misses out on potential if these individuals are ignored. The speaker highlights the success of her students and colleagues when given the right support and concludes with a call to challenge biases and create inclusive environments.

What does the speaker mean by the 'forgotten middle'?

• People who are always in the spotlight

• Individuals who are neither exceptional nor problematic

• Workers who are constantly innovating

• Students who excel in academics

How did the speaker's mother help them move out of the middle?

• By lowering expectations

• By setting high expectations and providing opportunities

• By ignoring their educational needs

• By focusing only on their social life

What is the speaker's theory about the potential in the middle?

• Only high-performing students have potential

• The middle holds unclaimed winning lottery tickets

• The middle is a place for relaxation

• There is no potential in the middle

What role does accountability play in the success of students?

• It only benefits high-performing students

• It is not important

• It discourages students from trying

• It helps students achieve their goals

How can organizations apply the formula for helping the middle?

• By setting low expectations

• By being inclusive and sharing credit

• By ignoring the middle

• By focusing only on high achievers