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Old 09-09-2016, 11:51 PM #11
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Originally Posted by Livia View Post
God forbid the more able kids shouldn't be dragged down to the level of the disruptive non-learners. I can't understand why the notion of ability being encouraged is so outrageous to some. And the PM is right to look for an alternative to simply returning to the old model.
I agree with you on this. Why should bright kids from poorer backgrounds not have the opportunity of a better education if they have ability. The happy crappy doogooders think all kids should be lumped in together and it's fairer but **** the poor bright kid who is being disadvantaged.
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