A Clare teaching representative claims an urgent change is needed to reform the CAO points system, labelling the current structure ‘a lottery’.
It comes as significant changes to the Leaving Cert have been proposed including implementing a minimum of 40 per cent marks for projects across all subjects.
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The Senior Cycle Redevelopment Delivery Board, meanwhile, has proposed an inclusion of apprenticeships within the application process for higher level education.
Clare ASTI Representative Geraldine O’Brien, says Leaving Cert and CAO reforms must go hand in hand, as the current system is unjust and applies undue stress to students.
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