Bridging the Gap: A Fairer Path Forward for Disadvantaged Students in Scotland

Jan Ole Faust - October 2022

The current Scottish education system has created a wide chasm in grade attainment between socioeconomic groups in Scotland, exacerbating the 'attainment gap' phenomenon. In his paper, Jan Ole Faust argues that a more robust and nuanced system, including greater attention to technical and vocational education, is needed to help rectify this gap.