Britain's gifted-child programs reveal persistent tension between elite selection and equal access

A historical analysis of how Britain has identified and educated gifted students since 1945 exposes ongoing conflicts between meritocratic ideals and systemic inequality. The findings matter to education policymakers and business leaders concerned with talent development, workforce readiness, and whether current identification methods actually capture ability or merely reinforce existing privilege.

Originaltitel: 'Gifted Children' in Britain and the World: Elitism and Equality since 1945