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16/01/2014
Teachers Warn Of Disruption To Junior Cert Reforms
Teachers could disrupt the proposed changes to the Junior Cert qualification if they do not agree with how it will work, according to a report by the Irish Independent.
A warning that teachers would not co-operate with the reforms was made as unions and school managers met with the Department of Education to discuss the change of the Junior Cert to the new Junior Cycle Student Award.
The changes are to be phased in from September 2014.
A Department of Education working group has been established to discuss concerns raised surrounding the reforms.
(MH/JP)
A warning that teachers would not co-operate with the reforms was made as unions and school managers met with the Department of Education to discuss the change of the Junior Cert to the new Junior Cycle Student Award.
The changes are to be phased in from September 2014.
A Department of Education working group has been established to discuss concerns raised surrounding the reforms.
(MH/JP)
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