Look through the newspaper and identify five changes that President Obama and Congress are trying to make. Discuss how successful you think they will be at making the changes. Next, develop a list of five changes that family members and teachers can expect from you during the 2009/2010 school year — for example, better grades, more involvement in sports or after-school activities, less gossip, etc. Then, share your list with a parent or close friend and ask for feedback. How could you make your efforts successful?