The results indicate that heterogeneity of race and heterogeneity of family educational background can increase the achievement of children from weak educational backgrounds with no adverse effect on children from strong educational backgrounds.
James S. ColemanIn every school, more boys wanted to be remembered as a star athlete than as a brilliant student.
James S. ColemanSchools are successful only insofar as they reduce the dependence of a child's opportunities upon his social origins.
James S. ColemanI'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