Part 1. Sociology of Education

1. A Sociological Perspective on Social Issues by Maureen T. Hallinan

2. Two Research Traditions in the Sociology of Education by Maureen T. Hallinan

3. A Reconceptualization of School Effects by Maureen T. Hallinan and Aage B. Sørensen

4. Social Organization of Schools by Maureen T. Hallinan

5. School Choice and Justice Issues by Maureen T. Hallinan

6. Improving the Interaction between Sociological Research and Educational Policy by Maureen T. Hallinan

7. The Privileges and Responsibilities of Teaching by Maureen T. Hallinan

Part 2. School Organization and Catholic Education

8. The Normative Culture of School and Student Socialization by Maureen T. Hallinan

9. Religious Instruction by Maureen T. Hallinan

10. Catholic Education as a Societal Institution by Maureen T. Hallinan

11. The Practice of Ability Grouping: Sector Differences in Implementation by Maureen T. Hallinan and Brandy Ellison

12. A Comparison of Academic Achievement and Adherence to the Common School Ideal in Public and Catholic Schools by Maureen T. Hallinan and Warren Kubitschek

13. Social Capital Effects on Student Outcomes by Maureen T. Hallinan

14. Preliminary Thoughts on Creating a Field of Catholic Education by Maureen T. Hallinan

Part 3. Ability Grouping & Tracking

15. Tracking: From Theory to Practice by Maureen T. Hallinan

16. Tracking and Detracking Practices: Relevance for Learning by Maureen T. Hallinan 17. School Differences in Tracking Effects on Achievement by Maureen T. Hallinan

18. Curriculum Differentiation and High School Achievement by Maureen T. Hallinan and Warren Kubitschek

19. Ability Grouping and Student Learning by Maureen T. Hallinan

Part 4. Friendship

20. The Process of Friendship Formation by Maureen T. Hallinan

21. Classroom Racial Composition and Children's Friendships by Maureen T. Hallinan

22. Ability Grouping and Student Friendships by Maureen T. Hallinan and Aage B. Sørensen

23. Interracial Friendship Choices in Secondary Schools by Maureen T. Hallinan and Richard Williams

24. Student Interracial Interactions and Perceptions of School as a Community by Maureen T. Hallinan, Warren N. Kubitschek, and Ge Liu

Opportunities for Learning

A Sociological Perspective