News Archive
News articles and news releases originating from the Educate Together National Office from 2011 and previous years are stored here in chronological order. To stay up to date on all that's happening in our school network, sign up to our newsletter.
BREAKING NEWS: Parent groups celebrate announcement of two new Educate Together schools in Dublin
- 19/05/2016 , 9:00
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The Department of Education and Skills has appointed Educate Together as patron to two new national schools opening this September 2016. The schools will be located in Drumcondra/Marino and Cabra/Phibsborough. Commenting on the announcement, Educate Together CEO Paul Rowe said: “Well done to the Educate Together start-up groups who have been...
Equality in education in the spotlight at Ireland's second examination by the UN Human Rights Council today
- 11/05/2016 ,
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This afternoon the Irish Government will appear before the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. This is the second time that Ireland appears before the council to answer questions about its human rights record from fellow UN member states, under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The Government, represented in Geneva by Tánaiste and...
A new Government and a new Education Minister: it’s time to deliver educational equality
- 06/05/2016 ,
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Educate Together warmly welcomes appointment of the new Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD. With his background in economic management and his strong track record in fostering innovation, Educate Together hopes that Minister Bruton will understand that investment yields results and that it is investment that is needed if real...