The Meaning of the New Coleman Report.

Ravitch, Diane

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Publication Date: 1981-Jun

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The Meaning of the New Coleman Report.

Ravitch, Diane

Phi Delta Kappan, v62 n10 p718-20 Jun 1981

The most important finding of the new Coleman report is that, after family background is taken into account, there remains significant variation in student achievement, which can be related to differing educational policies. (Author/WD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advanced Courses, Discipline, Educational Environment, Educational Policy, Private Schools, Public Schools, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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