Irish second level pupils are learning a 20th century curriculum based on rote learning, while competing in a 21st century labour market that rewards problem solving, flexibility, innovation and creativity. Labour in government will progressively implement the reform of the Junior and Senior cycle, as envisioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. In particular, Labour will prioritise the reform of maths and science  teaching at second level, including making science a compulsory Junior Cert subject by 2014.
anti-imperialistic, for example against controlling other countries and for greater self-government of colonies