What has happened to Scottish education?
Martin Geissler asks why there has been a decline in maths and reading attainment in Scottish schools.
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There has been a decline in attainment in maths and reading in Scotland, according to the Pisa international study of education standards in secondary schools.
We ask the 麻豆社's Lucy Adams and former headteacher John McGhee (pictured), Glasgow City Council鈥檚 director of education, why standards are falling.
Scotcast is the 麻豆社鈥檚 Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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