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Bayer Leverkusen supporters walk to the Aviva Stadium along Ringsend Road before the start of the Europa League final last night, which was won by Atalanta. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
Bayer Leverkusen supporters walk to the Aviva Stadium along Ringsend Road before the start of the Europa League final last night, which was won by Atalanta. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
Students unprepared for Leaving Cert, say principals and teachers

Many principals and teachers believe there is a disconnect between the reformed Junior Cycle and more challenging Leaving Cert which is leaving students and teachers underprepared for the demands of senior cycle.

That is one of the findings of a study on the impact of education reforms at Junior Cycle carried out by academics at University of Limerick on behalf of the State advisory body on the school curriculum.

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