Are Gifted Children Better Off in Private Schools?
The recent case of a divorcing couple has garnered some attention because of an unusual ruling which a High Court judge had to make in […]
Education Reform
An Appeal to Schools and Teachers; So you think you’re inclusive?
Let’s just start with this. Most teachers have an IQ in excess of 130. It is reasonable to assume, given genetic pre-disposition and given the […]
I hate School
It may seem somewhat odd to hear a teacher say they hate school. It just doesn’t sound right. After all, if one hated school, why […]
Must-haves for Teachers
This is time of year when everyone starts preparing for school, usually somewhat nervously in anticipation of what the year will bring. This is most […]
Junior Cycle Reform
This post is a little off topic for the site but as I am President of the Association of Geography Teachers of Ireland and given […]
St. Joseph’s joins the EA Hall of Fame
It’s fantastic to be able to report that another school has joined our Hall of Fame of schools that have adopted a policy to recognise […]
Gifted Children Recognised!
For years, the government has ignored what can only be described as the ‘plight’ of Exceptionally Able children in Irish classrooms. The NCCA did its […]
Education Reform in Ireland Part 2
So, following on from Part 1, here are some suggestions for educational reform. Government Level It is too much to expect in a parochial and […]
Education Reform in Ireland Part 1
Before I get started on the title of this post, let me throw out a few things from the recesses of my mind. When I […]