The conflict theory perspective towards education focuses on the role school systems may play in implementing social control.
Tracking sorts students into different groups depending on academic ability; however, other factors often influence placement.
Credentialism refers to the common practice of relying on earned credentials when hiring staff or assigning social status.
To succeed in college, students must learn a second, hidden curriculum to meet unstated academic and social norms.
IQ is meant to measure intelligence but its validity as a measure of intelligence has been debated.
Because schools are funded by property taxes, schools in poor areas receive less funding then schools in wealthier areas.
Student achievement is highly correlated with family characteristics, including household income and parental educational attainment.