15 December 2011- IPPN Statement: Small & DEIS Schools
- Published: 16 December 2011
“The Irish Primary Principals Network stated today that Principals are deeply dismayed at both the range and severity of the proposed cuts to primary education.”
“The government appears to be deliberately squeezing small schools out of existence and at the same time removing hundreds of teachers from schools in Disadvantaged Areas.”
“In a survey conducted by IPPN over the last two days, we have found that 470 schools are due to lose 730 teachers over the next 3 years.”
“IPPN stated that its international research proves that there are other ways of addressing small schools without forcing school closures. Canada, Australia, Finland have rationalized the administration and management of small schools in remote areas, without withdrawing schools from their communities.
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