The right to education of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 2010, para. 38
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Segregation can take many forms, but invariably results in discrimination and thus impedes social mobility through education. In this respect, the Special Rapporteur notes that “ability” grouping (and tracking) within learning environments may be based on a variety of factors, including socio-economic background, ethnic origin and migrant status. Early-ability grouping and tracking has been shown to impact negatively on the school achievement of migrant students and students of migrant origin. In particular, migrants are more likely than their native peers to be diagnosed as having “special needs” resulting in their placement in separate institutions providing “special” education.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right to education
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Education
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2010
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Other
Reference
SR Education, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/25, para. 38.