Think Tank: Let parents decide fate of schools [timesonline.co.uk]
- Published: 11 April 2010
The issue of parental choice and school patronage has come into sharp focus since the publication of the Murphy and Ryan reports and, although extremely complicated, it needs to be addressed by all those who have an interest in Irish education. Some would like to turn this debate into an ideological clash between church and state, but the last thing that our schools need is a debate on ideology.
You’ll have heard the “commentator class” give their opinions on church-run education, especially Catholic schools, and on who should own and control them. We have heard what bishops have said about their involvement in education. But have you heard what parents want?
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