1) I'd try to make good education free and accessible to all -train teachers well, pay them well, ditto support staff. Provide adequate facilities, and focus on helping each student excel in their strength whilst covering the basics rather than teaching to test and holding everyone back to the lowest common denominator to make it easy/level the playing field. And encourage folks to give back to continue the program when they excel in their field.
2) I'd buy some garden tools, a pack of peas, a compost bin and a food processor for all who cannot afford their own. And teach them how to make whirled peas.
