http://www.oecd.org/media/oecdorg/styleassets/images/header/logooecd_en.pngBy Claire Shewbridge, Analyst, Directorate for Education and Skills. It is taken for granted in OECD countries nowadays that the vast majority of children and young people have access to education, regardless of their wealth or background. However, despite this great achievement, in many countries, the socio-economic background of children will still have a large impact on how well they succeed at school. Read more...