Mind the attainment gap

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Can an American programme improve BAME students’ achievement in higher education in the UK?

The higher education sector has a long way to go before all students are on a level playing field. BAME students are still less likely to achieve a first-class degree than white students despite various interventions. But an American programme has achieved great results, can it work in the UK?

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