Sink school
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2015) |
A sink school is a school that is noted for its underachievement.
Emanation
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
References
- ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/new-admissions-code-will-create-sink-schools-2290153.html
- ^ Potts, Patricia (1995). Equality and Diversity in Education. p. 27.
- ^ Smith, Emma (2012). Key Issues in Education and Social Justice. p. 41.