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Grammar school myths: “Comprehensive schools dumb down education and ‘bright’ kids miss out.”

There is a widely held view that mixed-ability comprehensive schools ‘fail’ bright children, but there is not much evidence to back this ... Read more

Grammar school myths: “Comprehensive schools dumb down education and ‘bright’ kids miss out.”2023-06-28T10:39:02+00:00

News round-up: attainment gaps widen when schools are segregated, secrecy about grammar school plans, and more

The link between attainment gaps and segregated schools Professor Stephen Gorard has written about the link between social segregation within schools and ... Read more

News round-up: attainment gaps widen when schools are segregated, secrecy about grammar school plans, and more2023-06-14T11:41:35+00:00

Grammar school myths: “The 11-plus exam is based on sound scientific research and is an effective way of identifying the most intelligent children.”

The science behind the 11-plus is controversial and its history is full of scandal. The idea that 'intelligence' is fixed and can ... Read more

Grammar school myths: “The 11-plus exam is based on sound scientific research and is an effective way of identifying the most intelligent children.”2023-06-20T14:13:22+00:00
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