Government offering to pay higher salaries to attract leading academics fleeing Donald Trump's education threats
Briefly

Ireland's 'Global Talent Initiative' plans to attract global academic talent as the US educational system faces turmoil under the Trump administration. This initiative focuses on sectors like research and innovation, offering competitive salary packages funded partly by the government. Additionally, there are measures being introduced to reduce pressure on students preparing for the Leaving Cert, emphasizing better support for educators and a shift in assessment strategies. Education Minister McEntee is actively engaging with teacher unions to enhance educational frameworks, aiming for substantial reforms in the coming years.
The Global Talent Initiative seeks to counter the 'brain drain' from the US by attracting academics to Ireland amidst changing educational policies.
Education Minister Helen McEntee's reforms aim to reduce Leaving Cert stress for students, emphasizing support and meaningful changes for the education system.
Read at Irish Independent
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