Anseo.net Newsletter #6

I was in the media talking about school uniforms again. I’m beginning to think it’s becoming my specialist topic.

Meanwhile, we learned that 25% of 6-year olds own a Smartphone, which is probably schools’ faults; Irish exemptions are being given out far too easily, which is probably schools’ faults; and the NCSE is recommending we phase out special education – and when that collapses into disarray, guess whose fault it will be?

The National Parents’ Council popped her head up for the first time since mask-gate and decided the time was ripe to complain about schools closing for polling day. This was the same day, another article somewhat celebrated the rise in parents taking children on holidays during school term time.

And finally, if you’re short of cash, why not take a leaf out of this Canadian teacher’s book, and sell your students’ art projects!

Here are some X posts I enjoyed over the last couple of weeks:

• Paul Giamatti’s acceptance speech praising teachers (@PMartinTeacher)
• Who is probably best placed to judge what needs a school has? (@PaulMoroney1)
• Statement from National Principals’ Forum over cut to Complex Needs in SET Allocation (@forumteaching)
• Inclusion Ireland’s statement on the same subject (@InclusionIre)
• Department of Education “apology” (@Education_Ire)