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James S. Coleman

Children from a given family background, when put in schools of different social compositions, will achieve at quite different levels.

Children from a given family background, when put in schools of different social compositions, will achieve at quite different levels.

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These are some quotes by American author James S. Coleman Sociologist, who was born on May 12, 1926.

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In a high school, the norms act to hold down the achievements of those who are above average, so that the school's demands will be at a level easily maintained by the majority.

In a high school, the norms act to hold down the achievements of those who are above average, so that the school's demands will be at a level easily maintained by the majority.

James S. Coleman

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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.

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.

James S. Coleman

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In every school, more boys wanted to be remembered as a star athlete than as a brilliant student.

In every school, more boys wanted to be remembered as a star athlete than as a brilliant student.

James S. Coleman

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As a young child my attention span was, as I remember it, rather short.

As a young child my attention span was, as I remember it, rather short.

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Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios.

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Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in a lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope.

Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in a lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope.

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