Why targets for poor kids going to uni won’t work

Andrew Norton

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Abstract

A good higher education system should not set artificial targets that are unrealistic compared with other post-school options.

Andrew Norton
Professor in the practice of higher education policy
Sep 20, 2023 – 1.44pm

Can socioeconomic differences in university enrolment end by 2035? The recent Universities Accord interim report, part of a major higher education policy review, presumes this is possible. But the report under-estimates the practical obstacles to its objectives and over-estimates the likely benefits to the people involved.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages3
No.Sep 21, 2023
Specialist publicationAustralian Financial Review
PublisherFairfax Media
Publication statusPublished - 20 Sept 2023

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