But recruiting teachers could be a big barrier
Ireland has announced a new STEM policy and implementation plan with ambitious aims for increasing the number of students studying chemistry at school by 2026. Kathryn outlines these and mentions concerns that the policy does not address the main obstacle – a shortage of suitable teachers.
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