The Cult of Smart

Tags: Book Reviews, Education

01/11/2021 David Gordon

The government spends vast amounts of money on educational programs that aim to give “equal opportunity” to those deemed disadvantaged, but there is little or no evidence that these programs achieve anything.

Original Article: “The Cult of Smart“

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