This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This material reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein
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Educational Disadvantage in Ireland
Kieran McKeown & Madeline Clarke
One Foundation
Ireland 201
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This document introduces educational disadvantage as ‘those educational outcomes which are shaped by socio-economic influences rather than by individual aptitudes’ and explores the topic accordingly. It maps out some of its key dimensions and the factors associated with it - particularly the influences exercised by family, school, neighbourhood and public policy.
The document outlines what is known about educational disadvantage, its consequences and how the problem might be addressed.
The section entitled ‘Public Policy Influences’ tabulates initiatives addressing educational disadvantage and early school leaving, and highlights the influence of virtually every aspect of public policy on the situation.
Consultation with a broad range of professionals with an expertise in this area and a review of some of the growing body of literature in the field of educational disadvantage informed the preparation of the document
The document is well written and clearly laid out. An abundance of footnotes on the foot of each page indicates references and source material informing the reader of resources and research carried out on educational disadvantage in Ireland and abroad
www.onefoundation.ie/pdfs/Educational_Disadvantage_in_Ireland_mar04.pdf
Ann Caulfield
Mayo Education Centre
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15 November 2012
Stay@School at the Future of Education Conference
The Stay@School projet will be presented at the third edition of the “Future of Education” international conference, held in Florence, Italy, on 13 - 14 June 2013. Over 250 participants from all over the world will attend the conference. The conference participants belong to the sectors of higher education, school education, vocational education and training as well as adult education, therefore representing all of the target groups of the Stay@School project.
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