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I often compare the Primary Education System to the decorations you find in the attic. Every time you try to untangle a knot, a new knot appears. Join me as I untangle 3 news stories that hit the headlines.
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2 days ago
In 1969, England had its first black headteacher. Here's a video about her. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqAu6sNrows
We really need to do something in Ireland.
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How many times have you said to yourself, "If I were the Minister for Education…?" Well I do! Rather than grumble to myself, I decided to podcast my thoughts on ways I'd change the primary education...5 days ago
It's Friday at 5:59pm. Episode 45 of "If I were the Minister for Education" is out and this week I look at diversity in our profession.
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6 days ago
In light of the Carlow Leggings-gate episode, here's a throwback to my episode on school uniforms. Expect a few Simpsons quotes.
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anseo's podcast: Episode 009: Uniforms make sure high spirits are at an all time low
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I’m not sure when school uniforms became a thing in Irish primary schools but they’re certainly a thing now. There are very few schools (outside the Educate Together and CoI system) that don’t d...7 days ago
Amazing that the virus knows not to go into classrooms. www.irishtimes.com/news/education/staff-rooms-a-key-risk-for-spread-of-covid-19-in-schools-health...
Staff rooms a key risk for spread of Covid-19 in schools, health officials warn
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Review finds almost 70 outbreaks where it is likely the virus spread within school2 weeks ago
I think teachers should not use staff toilets either; Norma could give us all Lucozade bottles and we could discretely fill them under the teacher’s desk while supervising the children at lunchtime . Keep schools open “at all costs”
Be nice if they actually provided some detail that makes staffrooms such an issue.
So it doesn't like classrooms probably cosier elsewhere you couldn't make this crap up
Viruses are not on any Admissions Policy...
Seiously....