Sociological research on education has found that

A) little learning that is significant to real life occurs in schools.
B) more than learning takes place in schools; other social processes are at work.
C) schools are no longer significant in the socialization of children.
D) schools in poor neighborhoods get proportionately more resources, but children still underperform.

Sociological research on education has shown that schooling is not just about learning academic subjects, but also socialization into the norms, values, and expectations of society. Schools are communities with their own micro-cultures, where students learn about social relationships, power, and authority. Schools also transmit cultural and societal practices and beliefs, such as the importance of punctuality, civic duty, and respect for authority.