Coleman Report

The Coleman Report, officially known as the "Equality of Educational Opportunity" report, was published in 1966 by sociologist James Coleman. It aimed to analyze the educational inequalities in the U.S. following Brown v. Board of Education. The report found that factors like family background and socioeconomic status had a greater impact on a student's academic achievement than school resources or facilities. It highlighted that the quality of education was significantly influenced by students' home environments rather than just school inputs, sparking debates about educational equity and policy reforms.