Pupil-teacher ratio set to rise [eecho.ie]
- Published: 04 August 2011
The Department of Education is reportedly planning to increase the pupil-teacher ratio in both primary and secondary schools in an effort to save the State up to €75m.
According to reports in today's Irish Times, there will now be 28 primary school students for every one teacher, and 20 secondary school students for every one teacher.
The proposal – which is set to be a key part of the next budget – would mean more than 1,100 teaching posts left unfilled at primary and second level.
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