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Community National Schools / Document 105 Released by RTE under FOI
CNS foirecord105 released by RTE under FOI is a Memo circulated by the Dept of Education and Skills. This document shows clearly that the Dept of Education & Skills do not understand basic human rights principles. They do not respect … Continue reading
Press release from Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn on school patronage.
The Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn said today that he broadly accepted the Recommendations on divestment of schools made by the Forum on Patronage and Pluralsim. He also intends to start a public consultation process on the findings and recommendations … Continue reading
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Submission to National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
The National Council of Curriculum and Assessment are seeking submissions (in 100 words or less) on the priorities for the Primary curriculum. http://www.ncca.biz/children/hav.htm Here is the Submission from Atheist Ireland:- The curriculum disrespects the philosophical convictions of parents who seek … Continue reading
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