A steep learning curve: A debate on the teacher strikes

Philip Irwin, president of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland, and Jan O'Sullivan, Minister for Education and Skills, debate today's strike action.

A steep learning curve: A debate on the teacher strikes
Tue, 02 Dec, 2014 - 00:00

FOR: Teachers’ voices must be heard

The exams must be marked externally to give credence to the system, writes Philip Irwin

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