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Test Scores Are Plummeting Across Europe. England Held the Line.

Oct 1, 2026 · 42m

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Education Secretary Michael Gove was hated for his school reforms in the early 2010s. He worked to bring back classical texts, rigorous exams, and real authority for teachers. Years later, the very countries his critics wanted us to emulate have gone from the gold standard to underperforming, while England has held the line. But that doesn't mean that all is well in English schools. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Pre-order Katharine’s new book, “Diversity Is Not Our St...