Parents Protest 'Unjust' Grading in Greek National Exams

Parents of students taking Greece's Panhellenic Exams are voicing strong objections to what they describe as an "unjust" grading decision. The controversy stems from a decision to award perfect scores to two candidates who were mistakenly given the wrong exam questions.

This move has sparked outrage among other candidates and their families, who argue that the decision is undemocratic and undermines the meritocratic principles of the exams. They believe that awarding top marks under such circumstances is unfair to students who prepared diligently and took the correct papers.

Parents are reportedly exploring legal avenues to challenge the decision. They are considering an appeal to the judiciary, asserting that the grading process was not based on merit and that the administration of the exams was flawed. The situation highlights concerns about fairness and equity in the national examination system.