Randolph gave all pupils an equal chance to succeed in his second-grade class. But he demanded more from the children of profess
ionals and the wealthier families in town. It only seemed natural, because they were generally better readers, better students. He did not deliberately discriminate against students from disadvantaged homes. In fact, Randolph was delighted when one of them performed well. But when it came to social inequality, he _________. a. actively encouraged it.b. inadvertently perpetuated it.c. fought against it at every opportunity.d. took no position one way or the other.
