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Sudanese refugee students living in the Central African Republic are struggling to rebuild their education after conflict forced them to leave their homes, universities and families behind. Many of the students have spent several years without regular classes. Those who have secured places at the University of Bangui must now study in French, although most…
A new study from University College London suggests that grouping students by ability can improve outcomes for high performing pupils without negatively affecting those with lower attainment. The research, conducted by the university’s Institute of Education and supported by the Education Endowment Foundation, examined how different teaching approaches influence student progress in mathematics. For years,…
