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Kathryn Asbury discusses links between genetics and education in the Spectator

Posted on 23 October 2013

Dr Kathryn Asbury wrote about the implications of genetic influence on children's achievement and wellbeing for the Spectator's 'Coffee House'

The relationship between genes and education has been in the news recently, largely because of a controversial essay written by special advisor to Michael Gove, Dominic Cummings.  Kathryn wrote this piece in response to the media coverage that followed Cummings' essay being leaked to the press.  Her book on the subject, G is for Genes:  The impact of genetics on education and achievement will be published shortly.

Please read the full article at: http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2013/10/genes-do-influence-children-and-acknowledging-that-can-make-schools-better/