Education Minister Helen McEntee is set to brief the Cabinet this morning on the rollout of major reforms to the Leaving Certificate, reports Breaking News.
Starting from the next academic year, a substantial shift will mean 40 per cent of marks in every subject will come from practical assessments or end-of-year projects.
The reform is intended to ease the intense pressure tied to final exams, though it has sparked debate and division among stakeholders, reports Breaking News.
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The goal is to reduce reliance on a single high-stakes exam by spreading assessments over time; however, teaching unions argue the reforms are being introduced too quickly and contain serious issues.
To help address their worries, the Government has arranged a support package for teaching unions that includes updates to how teachers gain permanent roles, changes to Croke Park agreement hours, and collaborative groups focusing on topics such as AI, according to Newstalk, reports Breaking News.
The TUI is encouraging its members to approve the proposal, while the ASTI plans to hold a ballot on both the agreement and possible industrial action if it’s turned down.
Separately, the Irish Times reported on Tuesday morning that teachers could miss out on a planned five per cent pay rise if the changes are blocked, reports Breaking News.
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