Quintile 1 in the IRSD represented the most disadvantaged and quintile 5 represented the least disadvantage.
At its heart, this includes closing the gap between the most disadvantaged and the others.
In addition, the families left behind were often the most disadvantaged and hardest to help.
Surely the targeting of the most disadvantaged and the spurning of a generation is something to shout about.
"It will have a real impact on the income of graduates, particularly the most disadvantaged and those on lower earnings.
The vast majority of students are African-American, drawn from the most disadvantaged and violent school districts.
She repeats, admiringly, Sartre's contention that in any situation one must identify those who will be most disadvantaged, and take their side.
New guidance has been issued to spread best practice, stressing the importance of reaching the most disadvantaged and maintaining a clear focus on improving children's outcomes.
And sustaining the most disadvantaged and marginalised children in crisis with long-term development efforts is a practical, cost-effective path to fighting future extreme poverty – SDG1.
The arguments given for means testing are always benign and generally reflect a concern with efficiency, the wellbeing of the most disadvantaged, and fairness.
"Allowing such practice to persist – and almost certainly expand as increasing numbers of schools take control of their own admissions – will only sustain the achievement gap in education and undermine the prospects of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children".
