Cultural Dominance Of Middle-class Norms Prevail In

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.

Schools Are Successful Only Insofar As They Reduce The Dependence Of A Child's Opportunities Upon His Social Origins.

If We Refuse To Accept As Inevitable The Irresponsibility And Educational Unconcern Of The Adolescent Culture, Then This Poses A Serious Challenge.

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.

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.