CAO offers: Unwinding of grade inflation may ease stress for students aiming for college but also raises prospect of litigationNext year's Leaving Certificate grades expected to decline by 2%, raising concerns about fairness and potential litigation.
The Irish Independent's View: Leaving Cert grades inflation shouldn't give an unfair advantageNo extensions for energy credits or new cost-of-living packages announced ahead of Budget 2026.
CAO offers: Unwinding of grade inflation may ease stress for students aiming for college but also raises prospect of litigationNext year's Leaving Certificate grades expected to decline by 2%, raising concerns about fairness and potential litigation.
The Irish Independent's View: Leaving Cert grades inflation shouldn't give an unfair advantageNo extensions for energy credits or new cost-of-living packages announced ahead of Budget 2026.
Letters: 'Irreparable harm' | Grade inflation | Blocking homes | Pivot from justice | Rule of law | Lacking authorityGeographic names like San Francisco Bay are public and can't be monopolized.Grade inflation undermines educational integrity and is fueled by consumer pressures.Denying new housing during a crisis is unethical and may warrant litigation.
Opinion: Grade inflation is spreading from high school to college and that hurts learningEducation has shifted focus from actual learning to proxies like grades and degrees, leading to significant inflation in both metrics.
Another year of bumper Leaving Cert results before grade climbdown beginsEducation Minister Norma Foley assures no abrupt changes for 2025 students despite planned reductions in grade inflation, promising a gradual transition instead.
Opinion: Grade inflation is spreading from high school to college and that hurts learningEducation has shifted focus from actual learning to proxies like grades and degrees, leading to significant inflation in both metrics.
Another year of bumper Leaving Cert results before grade climbdown beginsEducation Minister Norma Foley assures no abrupt changes for 2025 students despite planned reductions in grade inflation, promising a gradual transition instead.
CAO college offers: Grade inflation leaves some top students without their first choiceGrade inflation continues to influence CAO points, affecting access to courses despite high applicant scores.
Where Have Your C Players Gone? Could They Be Working Remotely?Managers commonly use A, B, C categorization for employees, but it can oversimplify. Grades inflate, potentially devaluing their meaning in academic settings.