Class Rules: James McEnaney

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Join James McEnaney as he talks about his new book  Class Rules: The Truth about Scottish Schools

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‘Every single person in Scotland has some kind of stake in the effectiveness of the nation’s schools, so in writing this book my goal was to explain the intricacies and inconsistencies of the system, and to explore its strengths and weaknesses, in a way that would make sense to as many people as possible.’How much do we really know about the state of Scottish education? Why do inequalities continue to dictate the school experiences of children across the country? What can be done to address the problems in the school system?Join lecturer and journalist <a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search/author/James%20McEnaney" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">James McEnaney</a> as he launches his highly anticipated new book <a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Class-Rules-by-James-McEnaney/9781910022603" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Class Rules: The Truth about Scottish Schools</a>, doing what he claims pundits and politicians cannot or will not do… tell the truth about Scottish schools.Pulling no punches, Class Rules makes the key issues and information surrounding Scotland’s education system accessible to all. At the event, James will delve into the successes and failures of the Curriculum for Excellence, interrogate the rhetoric around closing the ‘attainment gap’ between the richest and poorest pupils, and consider the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.Most importantly, James also looks to the future to ask what changes can be made to improve the system for young people across the country and will answer questions in an extended Q&amp;A session.-The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Covid 19 Precautions will be adhered to ensure the safety of our attendees, authors and booksellers. Please do not attend the event if you are displaying any symptoms of Covid-19 or if you have been advised to self isolate. We ask that all ticket holders wear a face mask whilst in the shop, medical exemptions will continue to apply. For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can&#x27;t make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell&#x27;s events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@blackwell.co.uk

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