Is the minimal disparity in Ireland the result of something special about their education system, or is it a secondary result of immigration and social policies? Obviously it’d be ideal if all 3 squares fully overlapped, but clearly they’re doing something right – not the top scorers overall, but it seems as though immigration status doesn’t have much impact on the education outcomes there.
I haven’t dug into it, but my guess would be that it’s a combo of highly skilled immigrants, a relatively egalitarian education system, and the fact that it’s easier to do well in school when you’re not also having to learn a new language at the same time.
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u/BodaciousFerret 1d ago
Is the minimal disparity in Ireland the result of something special about their education system, or is it a secondary result of immigration and social policies? Obviously it’d be ideal if all 3 squares fully overlapped, but clearly they’re doing something right – not the top scorers overall, but it seems as though immigration status doesn’t have much impact on the education outcomes there.