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1. Why is 'selection' still such a dirty word?

Author

Lucas, Geoff

Subjects
*BRITISH education system, *SELECTIVE admission (School), *ACADEMIC achievement, *EDUCATIONAL standards
Abstract

In this article the author discusses the controversy over selection within schools in Great Britain. He is critical of the selection process which occurs between students and into different schools and believes that all students would benefit if schools chose them solely on academic achievement at the age of 14. Also investigated are the Black Papers which were issued in the year 1969.

Published
2009

2. Week in perspective.

Author

Slater, Jon

Subjects
*BRITISH education system, *ACADEMIC achievement, *SCHOOL closings, *TEACHERS, *PUBLIC opinion
Abstract

Discusses issues and developments in education in Great Britain as of September 22, 2000. Test results of 11-year old students; Closure of hundreds of schools in the aftermath of the blockade of oil refineries by farmers and truckers; Problems in the launch of the Green Paper on Council Funding; Poll results showing that people believe that teachers deserve more respect than they get.

Published
2000