The Coleman Report and Other Studies Have Found That ______

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Coleman report and other studies have found that ______ is the most powerful factor in determining students' level of school achievement.

• A)race
• B)social class
• C)neighborhood and peer environment
• D)gender

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Definitions:

Needy Families

Households lacking sufficient income or resources to maintain an adequate standard of living, often targeted by social assistance programs.

Reuniting Families

The process of bringing family members back together who have been separated by geographical distance, conflicts, or other barriers.

Official Poverty Line

A government-determined threshold which indicates the minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country.

Department of Agriculture

A federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.