English teachers fear planned Leaving Cert changes will 'cut the heart' out of subject

English teachers fear planned Leaving Cert changes will 'cut the heart' out of subject

The changes were announced as part of plans to reform the Leaving Cert.

English teachers have voiced concerns that changes to the Leaving Cert, which will see one paper examined at the end of 5th year, will "cut the heart" out of the subject.

The move was announced last month by Education Minister Norma Foley, as part of the reform of the Leaving Cert, and will be effective from 2024 onwards.

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