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What was Ellen Wilkinson's primary focus as Minister of Education?

  • University reform

  • School-leaving age raise

  • Gender equality

  • Curriculum overhaul

Answer

Ellen Wilkinson's primary focus as Minister of Education was raising the school-leaving age. She believed that all children should have the opportunity to receive a good education, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. She argued that raising the school-leaving age would help to create a more just and equitable society.
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