Minister Quinn Launches National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy [merrionstreet.ie]
- Published: 08 July 2011
A wide ranging new strategy aimed at ensuring that every child leaves school having mastered literacy and numeracy is being launched today (Friday 8th July 2011) by Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D.
Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, the National Strategy to improve literacy and numeracy among children and young people is a key pillar of the Programme for Government.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Quinn said “It is the government’s belief that no child should leave school unable to read and write and use mathematics to solve problems. We know that there is currently much room for improvement and this strategy sets out the road map with concrete targets and reforms that will ensure our children, from early childhood to the end of second level, master these key skills.”
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