Concern over Junior Cycle plans

Teachers agree with much of what Victoria White states in her thoughtful and measured contribution on educational innovation (Irish Examiner, March 13).

We have always championed intelligently developed and socially progressive initiatives such as the Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational, Transition Year and the Junior Cert Schools programmes.

We also acknowledge that the Minister’s proposals for Junior Cycle contain many welcome aspects, such as a greater focus on oral competence and the establishment of priority learning units for students with special educational needs.