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Gove: State schools should be just like private ones
Tougher tests, longer days and the teaching of classics are all part of Gove's vision for education

Education Secretary Michael Gove launched his latest crusade yesterday to break down the "Berlin Wall" between private and state schools.

Tougher tests, longer days and the teaching of classics are among the private school practices Mr Gove said could help state school kids keep pace with their privileged peers.

The Tory throwback pronounced his latest policy offensive in a speech at the London Academy of Excellence.

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