Ciara Kelly: This year's Leaving Cert students are at a massive disadvantage. There should be uproar about the legacy of grade inflation

As the Leaving Cert approaches in June, many students experience high levels of stress, marking a challenging time for families. Traditionally seen as a fair assessment method, the blank exam paper has offered a level playing field. However, the Department of Education has implemented changes this year that undermine fairness, particularly affecting the class of 2025. This shift may have gone unnoticed by many parents, adding to the already significant pressure students face as they prepare for this crucial exam, grappling with the implications of these adjustments.

The whole house on tenterhooks? It's a very tough exam, lots of us still have dreams about it.

At least it's fair in ways that continuous assessment in the era of AI isn't.

This year the Department of Education has designed a system that isn't remotely fair to the class of 2025.

I'm not sure their parents are even aware of it.

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