Education plans fail to put children first [examiner.ie]
- Published: 12 August 2011
Education plans fail to put children first
Friday, August 12, 2011
THERE is a proverb about teaching that says: "A good teacher is like a candle — it consumes itself to light the way for others."
Unfortunately, Education Minister Ruairi Quinn seems to think that teachers burning the candle at both ends will help solve the department’s budget problems. After cutting language support teachers, special needs assistants, and quietly moving towards the non-replacement of home/school liaison teachers, Mr Quinn has warned of another increase in class sizes.
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