Issues with LC redevelopment. 1. Rushed specifications are flawed specifications. It's when you're told to "hurry up" that you can't tie your laces. (Specifications dictate what is to be taught/learned.) 2. Science teachers tell us their AAC isn't safe. 1/5

On the blog this week, 3 mini-reviews: MY GOOD BRIGHT WOLF by Sarah Moss (excellent) A BODY MADE OF GLASS by Caroline Crampton (also excellent) AN IMPOSSIBLE MARRIAGE by Pamela Hansford Johnson (which I liked but didn’t love) Monday Blogs #MondayBlogs jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/thr…

✨”The heat…..hissed and slithered across the pavements, poked its flaming tongue through keyholes”. I am definitely adding this to my writing unit. Fabulous description of a heatwave…..🔥☀️

✨There is so much to dive into here. This study by Barbara Oakley stood out for me. I remember seeing her at researchED Dublin a few years back SCC English. Thank you for putting all of these together Carl Hendrick

Despite best intentions and significant investment, England’s SEND system is failing too many students and their families. To fix it, we need to understand why. Mega-thread summary of my presentation at #FestivalOfEducation today: ↓

‘We have to face the fact that coursework as we know it is very likely dead’: Alex Quigley says the difficulty in detecting AI cheating means coursework is now compromised – but what are the alternatives for assessment? tes.com/magazine/teach…

Over 160 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in July 2025. Best of luck & pls share! thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog/w…

An excellent piece on how the CAO undermines education at 2nd level.

Dust off the sun lounger, pull on your shades + have a cool, refreshing drink to hand. Yes, it's summer reading time again. Here are the latest favourites from the EMC team! englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/emcs-summ…

Zoomed in sections of a photo showing some of the destruction I could see today in Gaza from a distance of a few km. x.com/sallyhayd/stat…

My point here is that secondary science education will undergo a radical shift from September yet the Minister has no interest in speaking with active science teachers or those that represent them. The ISTA wants to help shape Irish science education, using evidence informed and

It has now been 492 days since Norma Foley T.D promised “comprehensive guidelines for teachers and educators on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Irish education system”. They must be really comprehensive. gov.ie/en/department-…

Pause, and read... • Edward Thomas •

Planning for Progress: Exam Trends, Mixed Ability Strategies & Literacy Interventions in Junior Cycle English Date: Thursday 4th September 2025 Time: 7 - 8 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Target Audience: Junior Cycle English Teachers Zoom Link: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The clarity of the argument here should be enough to convince. AI has no place in a classroom based on thinking, arguing, writing. And there are AI companies here targeting students, and teachers, as well.

Coming on Saturday, a special issue of The Fortnightly on AI-IA (Artificial Intelligence-Induced Anxiety), as teachers in Ireland start the school year, and Leaving Certificate reform begins.

An excellent essay….thank you for writing it, Julian. 🙏✨

Teaching 'Othello' for the first time this year? Some ideas in this free webinar on Wednesday 10th September, 7.00pm. via Tralee Education Support Centre Clare Education Centre Navan Education Support Centre Registration: edcentretralee.ie/cpd-courses-tr…

Your morning read is this piece I wrote for Education International about how teacher workload, and curriculum reform, are so overwhelming they distract us from our core job, teaching students. ei-ie.org/en/item/30196:…

A gentle reminder that all INOTE subscriptions will expire at the end of August. We are offering an early bird discount of INOTE annual subscription AND attendance at the 2025 Conference on October 18th for the reduced price of €60 until August 31st. Further info on website.