David W. JonesDec 19, 2023

Disadvantaged children's struggles at school have 'little to do' with character, attitude or a lack of 'growth mindset'

https://phys.org/news/2023-12-disadvantaged-children-struggles-school-character.html

> The relative underperformance of disadvantaged students at school has little do with them lacking the "character," attitude, or mindset of their wealthier peers, despite widespread claims to the contrary, new research indicates.

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Disadvantaged children's struggles at school have 'little to do' with character, attitude or a lack of 'growth mindset'

The relative underperformance of disadvantaged students at school has little do with them lacking the "character," attitude, or mindset of their wealthier peers, despite widespread claims to the contrary, new research indicates.

AutisticMumTo3Sep 14, 2023

School suspensions rise sharply among disadvantaged children in England | Schools | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/sep/13/school-suspensions-rise-sharply-among-disadvantaged-children-in-england

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School suspensions rise sharply among disadvantaged children in England

Analysis shows that since the pandemic those living in poverty were 3.7 times more likely to be sent home than other pupils

The Guardian