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ERIC Number: EJ255026
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Nov
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Finding Beacons of Success.
Smith, Donald H.
Phi Delta Kappan, v63 n3 p168 Nov 1981
Argues that James Coleman's findings from his recent study are misleading because Coleman measures equality of opportunity in terms of percentages of Black and White students and ignores inequalities in treatment, policy, and curriculum. Urges minority leaders to establish schools to serve as beacons to public schools that are failing. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Minority Group Children, Private Schools, Public Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Equity (Education); Public and Private Schools (Coleman et al)