A school's prior academic performance has been dropped as a factor in deciding Leaving Cert grades for students.
Education Minister Norma Foley has decided against using the controversial method for awarding marks.
The Cabinet will sign off today on the final system for calculated grades for around 61,000 Leaving Cert students who couldn't sit the exams this year because of Covid-19.
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Social Democrats Education Spokesperson Gary Gannon says many students will benefit:
