How countries organize schools shapes whether gifted students get separate classes

A new comparative study reveals that a nation's welfare and economic systems fundamentally determine whether schools group students by ability—a practice that affects access to advanced instruction. The finding suggests policymakers cannot simply adopt streaming policies from other countries without understanding their institutional context.

Originaltitel: How can welfare regime and production regime theories explain differences in schools’ ability grouping policies? A comparative study using the PISA school survey