Control and Differentiation in the Structure of American Education.

McPartland, James M.; McDill, Edward L.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Control and Differentiation in the Structure of American Education.

McPartland, James M.; McDill, Edward L.

Sociology of Education, v55 n2-3 p77-88 Apr-Jul 1982

Criticizes the report "Public and Private Schools" by Coleman, Hoffer, and Kilgore for failing to consider alternative explanations of school effectiveness and for drawing narrow policy implications. Student body composition and school admissions practices need to be considered in evaluating educational policy alternatives. (RM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Catholic Schools, Differences, High Schools, Institutional Characteristics, Private Schools, Public Schools, School Policy, Student Characteristics

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Language: English

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