The ratio of school leavers who went to university this year has stalled – that's according to the Irish Independent Feeder Schools supplement out today.  Some experts are also calling for reform of Leaving Cert and say a degree isn’t always the right choice. We discuss this with Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

The ratio of school leavers who went to university this year has stalled – that's according to the Irish Independent Feeder Schools supplement out today. Some experts are also calling for reform of Leaving Cert and say a degree isn’t always the right choice. We discuss this with Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

The ratio of school leavers who went to university this year has stalled – that's according to the Irish Independent Feeder Schools supplement out today.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some experts are also calling for reform of Leaving Cert and say a degree isn’t always the right choice. We discuss this with Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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