Achievement Quote by Robert Bork
“An egalitarian educational system is necessarily opposed to meritocracy and reward for achievement. It is inevitably opposed to procedures that might reveal differing levels of achievement.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Article: The Future of Education Policy, 1990
Egalitarian education conflicts with meritocracy, as it avoids ranking achievement.
In simple terms: Egalitarian education opposes meritocratic ranking.
Consider balance between equality and reward.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school reform
- scholarship awards
- classroom assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to reward achievement while promoting fairness?
- Is meritocracy inherently unfair?
Too much equality may demotivate excellence.