Full Description
Drawing on several principles of sociological theory, James S. Coleman and his colleagues construct a new design for American schooling. The authors present compelling evidence on the deficits of our educational system compared to other countries, arguing that the problems are the result of inappropriate incentives for teachers, students, and paren
Contents
Incentives for Reforming Schools -- Output-Driven Schools: Principles of Design -- A Comparison of 1980 and 1990 Sophomore Mathematics Achievement -- Academic Press, Sense of Community, and Student Achievement -- Reconsidering Roles and Incentives in Schools -- External Examinations as an Incentive System -- Prognosis for Reform: Lessons from an Output-Driven Educational System
