Anseo.net Newsletter #8

I spoke to Pat Kenny about research from the INTO where over 60% of teachers reported physical aggression from pupils. 

The AON debacle is rearing its ugly head again as the IPPN gives off confusing messages about Special Needs Education.

The Department decides to blame duplications again, this time for why there are shortages of school places.

When it comes to religion in schools, it seems it depends who you ask whether religion only takes place for a couple of hours a week or permeates the entire day. It seems it depends on how you’re defending the status quo. As if to emphasise the point, a mother decides to write to a newspaper to defend her child being segregated.

If you’re looking for a good podcast, NPR have published a really interesting one on school textbooks.

Finally, if you’re looking for some inspiration for songs for your classroom, The Guardian lists some ideas.

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

• SENCO – an unofficial position in Irish schools (via @NatalieMaryz)
• More fallout from the NPF SET Allocations Survey (via @mole_street)
• Nice comeback to schools shouldn’t be used as voting stations! (via @muinteoirdearv)
• What the 50% cut to the Summer Programme means (via @ailishlynch)
• I’m not sure, but I’m a little uncomfortable about schools doing this. Perhaps it’s because the building will be gifted to the church or perhaps it’s the ethics of it. (via @MercyConventPS)
• And just because it’s my newsletter… Jarvis Cocker on well-being (via @RollingStone)