The sea change in the nature of education signified by the introduction of the ‘Climate Action and Sustainable Development’ Leaving Certificate subject cannot be overstated; it is the State giving the green light to politicising the nation’s youth, confirming that when it comes to issues it feels are of sufficient importance, it’s willing to attempt to create political actors rather than necessarily well-educated students.
It’s important to note that element: when it comes to issues it feels are of sufficient importance. Don’t expect to see schools offering educational opportunities in support of pro-life activism anytime soon, to use but one example.
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