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Class Struggle

Are all children getting a fair go at school no matter their background or postcode? Average student performance in Australia has been declining and there’s a big gap between our most disadvantaged and advantaged schools. The education levels of fifteen-year-old students from low socio-economic families are about two-and-a-half years behind their higher socio-economic counterparts. While some schools attract the best and brightest, others schools are working to overcome huge hurdles in their students' learning ability, including lack of basic English, behavioural issues and problems at home. Is it possible for there to be a level-playing field for all Australian students? And if so, how do we get there? Insight brings together students from all across the spectrum: high-achievers, those falling through the cracks and those beating the odds to succeed We also hear from parents, teachers and School Education Minister Peter Garrett to look at what’s behind the gap and what can be done to close it. Does it all come down to more money? Or does our whole system need a rethink?

English
  • Originally Aired April 3, 2012
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network SBS
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