Book extract: ‘Class Rules, Th e Truth About Scottish Schools’

In this extract from his hard-hitting new book “Class Rules, The Truth About Scottish Schools”, James McEnaney doubts the Scottish Government has the courage to own up to mistakes it has made in educational policy and the impact on teachers and pupils, many of which were raised in a recent OECD report. View email online

Subscribe today Aug 22, 2021 Book extract: ‘Class Rules, The Truth About Scottish Schools’ In this extract from his hard-hitting new book “Class Rules, The Truth About Scottish Schools”, James McEnaney doubts the Scottish Government has the courage to own up to mistakes it has made in educational policy and the impact on teachers and pupils, many of which were raised in a recent OECD report. Nicola Sturgeon ‘delighted’ as first hurdle to Greens-SNP powershare cleared The SNP’s national executive committee (NEC) has voted unanimously to back the co-operation deal with the Scottish Greens, clearing the first hurdle to powersharing. Best dog beds 2021: stylish, comfortable dog beds for all kinds of dogs, and every owner’s budget It can be a challenge buying your dog a bed they love - we’re here to help Promoted by The Scotsman Recommended How our new Makar sees Scots who disagree over independence as ‘feart’ – Brian Wilson How do I feel after this terrific victory for SNP and Greens? ScotRail brings in new staff outfits to replace uniform that had been delayed ‘to be sure of getting it right’ Outgoing ScotRail operator Abellio is revamping its staff outfits despite delaying the introduction of a new uniform when it took over the franchise six years ago “to be sure of getting it right”. Insight: The detrimental impact short-term lets are having on urban and rural Scotland – Dani Garavelli Liz Haggard was in her 60s, and had lived in her Edinburgh tenement for more than 30 years, when two short-let party flats began making the lives of local residents hell. “It was a new social phenomenon linked to cheaper travel and the rise of the hen party,” she recalls. How Celtic overwhelmed 10-man St Mirren with David Turnbull hat-trick punishing Alan Power dismissal If Ange Postecoglou were entered into a best-dressed competition right now, you suspect his simple black jumper and grey slack combo would have no equal for the judging fashionistas. The Celtic manager and his team just seem to have every possible blessing from the Gods right now. Glasgow City reach second round of Women’s Champions League Glasgow City are through to the second round of the Women’s Champions League after a 1-0 win over BIIK Shymkent at Broadwood. Beni Baningime on ditching flashy cars, finding inner peace at Hearts, and how Duncan Ferguson has changed at Everton There is a tranquil self-possession to Beni Baningime, the person, that balances out the dynamic aggression of Beni Baningime, the footballer. Scottish amateur Louise Duncan admits ‘surreal’ feeling after moving two shots off the lead at Women’s Open Scottish amateur Louise Duncan owned up to her "surreal" feelings after climbing into contention at the AIG Women's Open to raise hopes of a remarkable Carnoustie triumph. View more news

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