Some brightness in learning in London

In the midst of all the negativity, this article took my eye regarding the state of education in London…

There is nothing inherently different in the educational performance of pupils from different ethnic backgrounds, but the children of relatively recent immigrants typically have greater hopes and expectations of education and are, on average, more likely to be engaged with their school work. This is not by chance, of course; a key part of the ‘London effect’ is the capital’s attraction to migrants and those aspiring to a better life.

Read more: Want to know why London’s schools perform better? | Simon Burgess | theguardian.com

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