James S. Coleman

Sociologist

1926-05-12

Quotes by James S. Coleman

• The higher the social class of other students the higher any given student's achievement.

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• The present structure of rewards in high schools produces a response on the part of an adolescent social system which effectively impedes the process of education.

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• As an example, one of the schools I have been studying is too small to compete effectively in most sports, but participates with vigor each year in the state music contests.

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