Scotland's schools are in a state of crisis. FOUNDED 25 JANUARY 1817 "The Conductors pledge themselves for impartiality, firmness and independence... Their first desire is to be honest, the second is to be useful... The great requisites for the task are only good sense, courage and industry" FROM THE PROSPECTUS OF THE SCOTSMAN, 30 NOVEMBER 1816 Persistent pupil absenteeism and a fall in the number of teachers should shame those in charge of education.

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