General Article Inequality of education in the UK among highest of rich nations

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Inequality of education in the UK among highest of rich nations

Kate Pickett, University of York

Many people, across the political spectrum, see education as the key to solving all inequalities. If children have equal opportunities and access to quality education, then all will be well. But, as a new report shows, rich countries vary widely in how big the gap is between the educational achievement of rich and poor children.

Unicef’s report, An Unfair Start, looks at educational inequalities ...

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