Spotlight 2.17: Scottish education and the harms of poverty

Published: 12 June 2023

Commentary, Research insight

The future of Scottish education and the social and economic harms of poverty in Scotland

In this episode we speak to Chris Chapman, Professor of Educational Policy and Practice, and Graham Donaldson, honorary professor in the School of Education, about the future direction of education policy in Scotland.

We also talk to Philip Whyte, Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research Scotland, and one of the authors of a new report published this week called Tipping the Scales which looks at the social and economic harms of poverty in Scotland today.

Timestamps

  • Chris Chapman and Graham Donaldson: 1:47
  • Philip Whyte: 9:26

About Spotlight

UofG Spotlight is a university podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens. It brings together the very best insights from colleagues from across the University of Glasgow and beyond in an accessible and engaging way. 

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First published: 12 June 2023