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James S. Coleman quotes

American Sociologist May 12, 1926

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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
James S. Coleman quote: "A child's learning is a function more of the characteristics..."
A child's learning is a function more of the characteristics of his classmates than those of the teacher. James S. Coleman
I don't think I really know just how cool Satan really was when I was in Junior High School. Now, thanks to Marilyn Manson, it's no longer a secret. James S. Coleman
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
If we refuse to accept as inevitable the irresponsibility and educational unconcern of the adolescent culture, then this poses a serious challenge. James S. Coleman
James S. Coleman quote: "For electronica music, David Linton has been doing this series..."
For electronica music, David Linton has been doing this series called Unity Gain, which is pretty cool. James S. Coleman
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
James S. Coleman quote: "Unfortunately, however, I have too many desires to make a good..."
Unfortunately, however, I have too many desires to make a good Buddhist. James S. Coleman
James S. Coleman quote: "I guess professionally it began when Hal Hartley used some..."
I guess professionally it began when Hal Hartley used some music of mine in his film The Unbelievable Truth. James S. Coleman
When I recorded Contra la Puerta, I never really thought out doing the material live. Mostly because I haven't really seen any electronic music performed live in an interesting way. James S. Coleman
James S. Coleman quote: "In every school, more boys wanted to be remembered as a star..."
In every school, more boys wanted to be remembered as a star athlete than as a brilliant student. James S. Coleman
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
It is one thing to take as a given that approximately 70 percent of an entering high school freshman class will not attend college, but to assign a particular child to a curriculum designed for that 70 percent closes off for that child the opportunity to attend college. James S. Coleman
James S. Coleman quote: "In scoring, I usually start with a sound or group of sounds,..."
In scoring, I usually start with a sound or group of sounds, searching out what feels right. James S. Coleman
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. James S. Coleman

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