Great Britain’s public education sparks a revolution
London report by Richard Suchalter follows siblings Louis and Gwenda Harvey as Britain debates education reform. The piece traces the shift from traditional grammar schools to comprehensive systems, noting reforms sparked by American models and led by figures like Sir Graham Savage. It contrasts exams like the 11 Plus with mixed curricula and highlights class and parental perspectives.
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