My Educational Election Manifesto for 2024Don’t worry, I haven’t put myself forward for the election on November 29th — you already put up with enough of me. I admire anyone that…Nov 131Nov 131
Why you shouldn’t have any regrets for opting out of faith formationNext week will be my 17th wedding anniversary. It’s such an unremarkable anniversary that the suggested gifts for both traditional and…Oct 18Oct 18
Why Mobile Phone Pouches are all Soundbite and an Alternative PlanIf you were to tell me the story from this year’s budget that would carry the most legs would be one from the education budget, I wouldn’t…Oct 8Oct 8
The Softening Stance on Religious Control of SchoolsToday I listened to the latest round in the ongoing boxing match on the subject of religious control of schools. I guess I have to put…Oct 1Oct 1
A discriminatory law has stopped most schools from discriminatingI’m not the CEO or head honcho of any organisation. As lovely as blogging on Medium is, it doesn’t beat the impact of getting published in…Sep 24Sep 24
The curious paradox of why parents resist the idea of schools being divestedA Hindu family in a Catholic Church generated by CanvaSep 16Sep 16
Why are we treating schools like supermarkets?I remember hearing that the pre-packed sandwiches that you buy in different supermarkets are all made in the same factory. I couldn’t…Sep 14Sep 14
Why are we only focusing on money to pay for the crimes of the Catholic Church?Like many people, I have been following the scoping report on sex abuse in Irish schools run by religious orders. I’ve spoken to a number…Sep 12Sep 12
What do most schools mean when they say Religious Education?As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Ombudsman for Children, they released a survey about young people’s thoughts on a…Aug 20Aug 20
If the Catholic Church was the patron of Ireland’s National Radio StationRadio presenters have a lot in common with primary school teachers. Especially on talk radio, they facilitate discussions on topics they…Aug 13Aug 13
