This book presents an alternative interpretation of a
practice that tends to attract a great deal of
negative press - that of ability grouping. Often
viewed as elitist and a means of reinforcing the
status quo in unequal societies, the educational
practice of grouping on the basis of ability has
engendered distrust in egalitarian Australia for many
years. This study challenges this notion through
examination of a disadvantaged rural secondary
schools attempt to create a learning environment
that is appropriate for highly able students, while
not disadvantaging mainstream students not...

This research-based book focuses on the development and evolution of the School for Student Leadership (SSL), an alternate and unique residential school for year-nine students, operating in Victoria, Australia.