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Past school performances won't be used in grading this year's Leaving Cert

Education Minister Norma Foley has confirmed that past academic performances for individual s...

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15.32 2 Sep 2020


Past school performances won't be used in grading this year's Leaving Cert


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15.32 2 Sep 2020


Education Minister Norma Foley has confirmed that past academic performances for individual schools won't be used when grading this year’s Leaving Cert results, after the Cabinet rowed-back on the idea. Are you a Leaving Cert student – what do you think about this system? Is it fairer? Will it affect your chances of getting your choice of third level course? Andrea hears from listeners 

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