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Education specialist reflects on 150-year anniversary of Education Bill

A 'turning point' for 'civilised' society

An education specialist has been reflecting on 150-years since compulsory education was brought into force.

In 1872, the Isle of Man Government passed the Education Bill for public elementary education.

It was described as a turning-point to creating a 'civilised' society.

Professor Angela Little says it was actually a re-introduction of compulsory education:

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