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What has happened to Scottish education?

Martin Geissler asks why there has been a decline in maths and reading attainment in Scottish schools.

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘What is school for? - The Education Debate’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ngbw3l

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 BBC's Lucy Adams and former headteacher John McGhee (pictured), Glasgow City Council’s director of education, why standards are falling.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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