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Students Want Decision On State Exam Within Two Weeks

Friday, 29 January 2021 06:57

The ISSU president, Laois' Reuban Murray is calling for a change in format.

More talks are taking place today to discuss alternative plans for this year's Junior and Leaving Certs.

The Department of Education is meeting a range of stakeholders, including principals, teachers and students.

The Irish Second-Level Students' Union wants clarity by February 10th on whether the exams will go ahead as planned.

President, Mountrath's Reuban Murray is calling for a change in format, with no clarity on when schools will reopen:

Meanwhile in the UK,

A British research group is suggesting the government allows students to repeat a year of education to make-up for lost learning during the pandemic.

The Education Policy Institute says using teacher assessments instead of exams could lead to unfair results.

It warns there's a risk of significant grade inflation this year.

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