Check out the introduction to the latest issue of IES: 'Enduring inequalities, emerging trends and reparative futures.' In it, Prof. Audrey Bryan reflects on the challenges facing our current educational moment in the context of the 2026 National Convention: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Editorial introduction: enduring inequalities, emerging trends and reparative futures

Published in Irish Educational Studies (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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I'm so happy to have my first article published in the @iesjournal.bsky.social ‘We were all sticking with the safe ones’: anti-racism education and Educate Together primary schools in Ireland doi.org/10.1080/0332...

‘We were all sticking with the safe ones’: anti-racism education and Educate Together primary schools in Ireland

In Ireland, the overwhelming majority of primary teachers are white and from the dominant ethnic group, i.e. Irish-born, settled and Catholic. In contrast, Irish schools and classrooms are racially...

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It's great to see Dr. Sinéad Matson's book review of Dr Emma Farrell's "Irish University Students with Mental Health Difficulties: Experiences, Challenges, and Support", published online with Irish Educational Studies: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Understanding through stories –the lived experience of students’ mental health difficulties in Irish Higher Education

Published in Irish Educational Studies (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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This recently published paper in IES will feature in an upcoming special issue showcasing the work of ECRs. Check out Annette Beauchamp's "Theorizing a we-speak-for-ourselves storytelling approach for reconceptualizing environmental education in schools of education." share.google/SlqCv0yP8yZN...

Theorizing a we-speak-for-ourselves storytelling approach for reconceptualizing environmental education in schools of education

Environmental education in schools of education has typically emphasized science or outdoor education rather than environmental racism. This focus tends to deemphasize the role of structural injust...

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Check out the recently published article 'Student engagement in the Irish primary classroom: the role of socioeconomic disadvantage, student voice, and behavioural difficulties' by Zara Hennigan and colleagues here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Student engagement in the Irish primary classroom: the role of socioeconomic disadvantage, student voice, and behavioural difficulties

This paper examines the association between socioeconomic disadvantage and student engagement, and the degree to which student voice and behavioural difficulties moderate such associations. Lower s...

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Check out this recently published article by Éadaoin Slattery and colleagues in Irish Educational Studies, which explores the use of randomised controlled trials in Irish educational research: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Irish Educational Studies is seeking to fill 2 co-editor positions. The new Co-editors will work alongside the editorial team of the journal, lead by General Editor, Prof. Audrey Bryan. Check out further details here: esai.ie/irish-educat... Deadline: 5pm, Fri 12th September 2025.

Irish Educational Studies is seeking to fill 2 co-editor positions. The new Co-editors will work alongside the editorial team of the journal, lead by General Editor, Prof. Audrey Bryan. Check out further details here: esai.ie/irish-educat... Deadline: 5pm, Fri 12th September 2025.

Wonderful to see this paper published! "Knowledge of autism and attitudes towards inclusive education for autistic pupils: a representative survey of school communities in Ireland." www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Knowledge of autism and attitudes towards inclusive education for autistic pupils: a representative survey of school communities in Ireland

Autistic pupils have the right to access a quality education and be fully included in mainstream educational settings. This study aimed to measure knowledge of autism and attitudes towards the incl...

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Sinéad McNally@sineadmcnally.bsky.social · last yr.

In our recent school study of knowledge of #autism and attitudes to #inclusion, we found good understanding and positive attitudes. However, systemic barriers to full inclusion were evident. Available open access 👉 bit.ly/4fob70V @iesjournal.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Wonderful to see this paper published! "Knowledge of autism and attitudes towards inclusive education for autistic pupils: a representative survey of school communities in Ireland." www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Knowledge of autism and attitudes towards inclusive education for autistic pupils: a representative survey of school communities in Ireland

Autistic pupils have the right to access a quality education and be fully included in mainstream educational settings. This study aimed to measure knowledge of autism and attitudes towards the incl...

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Sinéad McNally@sineadmcnally.bsky.social · last yr.

In our recent school study of knowledge of #autism and attitudes to #inclusion, we found good understanding and positive attitudes. However, systemic barriers to full inclusion were evident. Available open access 👉 bit.ly/4fob70V @iesjournal.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @dcuresearch.bsky.social

How have the education system and the curriculum responded to a more ethnically and culturally diverse Northern Ireland? Our analysis just published in Irish Educational Studies tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @erikafjimenez.bsky.social @aislingoboyle.bsky.social

The educational response to ethnic and cultural diversity in transitional Northern Ireland: a critical review of policy and research

Ethnic diversity has increased substantially in Northern Ireland’s schools over the past two decades, with statistics showing that the number of minority ethnic pupils doubled between 2013 and 2023...

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This thought-provoking paper on cultural and ethnic diversity in Northern Irish education has just been published in IES! Link below 👇

Rebecca Loader@rmloader.bsky.social · 2y ago

How have the education system and the curriculum responded to a more ethnically and culturally diverse Northern Ireland? Our analysis just published in Irish Educational Studies tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @erikafjimenez.bsky.social @aislingoboyle.bsky.social

Check out this recently published paper by Dr Ciara O'Donnell on teachers' careers following secondment! doi.org/10.1080/0332...

Teachers’ careers following a secondment to a teacher education support service: post-secondment experiences when coming ‘home’ or going to ‘pastures new’

This article draws from a study investigating the professional learning and experience acquired by teachers seconded to an Irish continuing professional development support service. The study also ...

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Wonderful to be part of another annual meeting of @esai-irl.bsky.social last week! Highlights included IES updates from our General Editor, Prof. Audrey Bryan, as well as the IES/Taylor & Francis conference reception 🥂 Until next year! #esai25

Check out this important and timely publication by Samuel Brzyskiewicz and colleagues. They offer critical reflections on the ethics of digital technologies from the perspective of leadership and school culture! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Critically reflecting on the human and environmental costs of digital technology use in education: considering the role of leadership and school culture

While there has been an ever-increasing drive to digitally transform educational institutions over the past decade, concerns related to the environmental and human impact of digital technology cons...

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Irish Educational Studies is now on LinkedIn! Follow us to learn more about recent publications, upcoming special issues, and other updates! www.linkedin.com/in/irish-edu...

📢 Come Join Us 📢 There are 2 vacancies on the Executive to be filled by election at the forthcoming AGM #esai25 If you are interested in being part of this vibrant team, please submit a nomination form. Deadline 12.00 noon, 21 March 2025. Details: esai.ie/election-to-es…

The Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) embraces and promotes environmental protection & sustainability in all of its activities. #esai25 #edchatie #edusky Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our planning for the ESAI Conference 2025: esai.ie/esai-environme…

If you know an Early Career Researcher who will be presenting at #esai25 please share the below with them! The #ECRAward celebrates an outstanding conference paper & presentation. Criteria below. More info ⏩️ esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/

ESAI ECR Award Closing date 14 March 2025 If you’re an Early Career Researcher & have been accepted to present at the ESAI conference - you may be eligible to apply for the #ECRAward Criteria, requirements & selection info is available from esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/ #esai25

ESAI ECR Award Closing date 14 March 2025 If you’re an Early Career Researcher & have been accepted to present at our upcoming conference - you may be eligible to apply for the #ECRAward Criteria, requirements & selection info is available from esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/ #esai25

Get in touch if you'd like a book reviewed with IES!

Irish Educational Studies@iesjournal.bsky.social · 2y ago

Are you interested in writing a book review for IES? If so, get in touch with IES's book reviews editor, @seandahenry.bsky.social!

📢 New publication (from last month, yes, but still!) A scoping review of research on assessment in Ireland’s Leaving Certificate (1999–2024)! 📚 With the LC's centenary approaching, now is the perfect time to take stock of the empirical research on LC assessment. 🧵👇1/11

A recent episode of "Let's Talk Education Research" saw @pt-phone-home.bsky.social interview Dr. Audrey Bryan (DCU) about her role as General Editor of @iesjournal.bsky.social. She shares some really practical insights into the work behind academic publishing.

EP33 Let’s Talk Education Research Audrey Bryan (@schoolhumandev.bsky.social) talks all things @iesjournal.bsky.social - from readership & scope of the journal, to advice on publishing. Play now on Spotify: tinyurl.com/u6njn25b

Episode 33: Publishing in Irish Educational Studies, with Dr Audrey Bryan

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Are you interested in writing a book review for IES? If so, get in touch with IES's book reviews editor, @seandahenry.bsky.social!

Check out our Editor-in-Chief, Dr Audrey Bryan, talk about all things Irish Educational Studies, from readership and scope, to publishing with us! www.dcu.ie/instituteofe...

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Peter Tiernan@pt-phone-home.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEW EPISODE - Let’s Talk Education Research Audrey Bryan (@schoolhumandev.bsky.social) talks all things @iesjournal.bsky.social - from readership & scope of the journal, to advice on publishing. On Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and @dcuioe.bsky.social website tinyurl.com/d4rz7jjn @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Delighted to see Irish Educational Studies join us on @bsky.app 👏#EduSky #Edchatie

EP33 Let’s Talk Education Research Audrey Bryan (@schoolhumandev.bsky.social) talks all things @iesjournal.bsky.social - from readership & scope of the journal, to advice on publishing. Play now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2Fko...

Episode 33: Publishing in Irish Educational Studies, with Dr Audrey Bryan

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