Sir, – For once, I find myself in agreement with Breda O’Brien (Opinion, November 30th). Introducing a new Junior Cycle programme at a time of low morale among teachers and a lack of resources for training is sheer folly.
To choose a core subject like English to begin this “experiment” on young children entering the secondary school system next September is inexcusable. There has been no consultation with parents who are key stakeholders on this issue.
In my view, the only conceivable reason to push through this mismanaged “reform” next year is to satisfy the legacy wishes of a politician coming to the end of his career. Teachers and parents should unite to shout “stop”. – Yours, etc,
MARY CANNON,
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Claremont Road,
Howth,
Dublin 13.