This report, "Equality of Educational Opportunity," was authored by James S. Coleman, Ernest Q. Campbell, Carol J. Hobson, James McPartland, Alexander M. Mood, Frederic D. Weinfeld, and Robert L. York, all affiliated with the U.S. Office of Education. It was published under the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, with John W. Gardner as Secretary. The Office of Education was led by Harold Howe II as Commissioner. The report focuses on the issue of educational equality, examining factors that influence access to educational opportunities for students in the United States. The authors analyze data and research to assess the extent to which educational opportunities are equally available to all students, regardless of their background. The study highlights the disparities in educational resources and opportunities among different socioeconomic and racial groups. It also discusses the role of public policy in promoting educational equity. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the education system and offers recommendations for improving educational opportunities for all students. The findings of the study have had a significant impact on educational policy in the United States, influencing efforts to promote equity and access in education. The report is an important contribution to the field of education and serves as a reference for policymakers, educators, and researchers interested in educational equality.This report, "Equality of Educational Opportunity," was authored by James S. Coleman, Ernest Q. Campbell, Carol J. Hobson, James McPartland, Alexander M. Mood, Frederic D. Weinfeld, and Robert L. York, all affiliated with the U.S. Office of Education. It was published under the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, with John W. Gardner as Secretary. The Office of Education was led by Harold Howe II as Commissioner. The report focuses on the issue of educational equality, examining factors that influence access to educational opportunities for students in the United States. The authors analyze data and research to assess the extent to which educational opportunities are equally available to all students, regardless of their background. The study highlights the disparities in educational resources and opportunities among different socioeconomic and racial groups. It also discusses the role of public policy in promoting educational equity. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the education system and offers recommendations for improving educational opportunities for all students. The findings of the study have had a significant impact on educational policy in the United States, influencing efforts to promote equity and access in education. The report is an important contribution to the field of education and serves as a reference for policymakers, educators, and researchers interested in educational equality.