In this episode of Talking Scottish Education, hosts Darren Leslie and Stuart Farmer engage with guests Carole Ford and Lindsay Paterson to discuss the current state of education in Scotland. The conversation covers the importance of a knowledge-based curriculum, the role of assessment, and the need for coherence in educational practices. They explore international examples of successful education systems, the challenges faced in Scottish education, and the necessity for evidence-based approaches to improve student outcomes. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of Scottish education and the guests' wishes for change.

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