The educational resources provided by a child's fellow students are more important for his achievement than are the resources provided by the school board. James S. Coleman achievementboardchild Change image and share on social
For to change the norms, the very foci of attention, of a cultural system is a difficult task - far more complex than that of changing an individual's attitudes and interests. James S. Coleman attentionattitudechange Change image and share on social
Grades are almost completely relative, in effect ranking students relative to others in their class. Thus extra achievement by one student not only raises his position, but in effect lowers the position of others. James S. Coleman achievementclasscompletely share on social
Cultural dominance of middle-class norms prevail in middle-class schools with a teacher teaching toward those standards and with students striving to maintain those standards. James S. Coleman classculturaldominance Change image and share on social
Particular individuals who might never consider dropping out if they were in a different high school might decide to drop out if they attended a school where many boys and girls did so. James S. Coleman attendboydecide Change image and share on social
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. James S. Coleman competecontesteffectively Change image and share on social
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 adolescenteducationeffectively Change image and share on social
I'd propose that each central-city child should have an entitlement from the state to attend any school in the metropolitan area outside his own district - with per pupil funds going with him. James S. Coleman areaattendcentral Change image and share on social
A child's learning is a function more of the characteristics of his classmates than those of the teacher. James S. Coleman characteristicchildclassmate Change image and share on social
It is clear from all these data that the interests of teenagers are not focused around studies, and that scholastic achievement is at most of minor importance in giving status or prestige to an adolescent in the eyes of other adolescents. James S. Coleman achievementadolescentclear share on social
