Sink school

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A sink school is a school that is noted for its underachievement.

Emanation[edit]

The reported causes for the emergence of sink schools vary. It includes admission codes wherein some schools get a privileged access to the most gifted potential students,[1] funding inadequacies,[2] or unsuitable curriculum.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/new-admissions-code-will-create-sink-schools-2290153.html
  2. ^ Potts, Patricia (1995). Equality and Diversity in Education. p. 27. 
  3. ^ Smith, Emma (2012). Key Issues in Education and Social Justice. p. 41.