Talk Back [IrishTimes]
- Published: 09 February 2010
The ban on after-hours parent-teacher meetings is a mistake, writes JIM MOORE
THERE IS no shortage of public declarations that parents are “full partners in the consultative process” on education. The Education Act even acknowledges the integral role of parents in Irish education.
But if we look across the post-primary sector we can see the shortcomings that exist. For example, how many schools have parents as chairpersons of boards of management? Have all schools formed parents’ councils in a transparent manner? Do all schools hold board of management meetings at times that enable parents to attend? Are the issues of concern to parents on the agenda at board of management meetings?
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