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On #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate the outstanding teachers at Educate Together who create inclusive, supportive classrooms where every child is valued. Thank you for your hard work, passion, and dedication! 💚📚 #EducateTogether #EthicalEducation
October 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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A lovely read from Lorna Siggins on her family's #EducateTogether journey. Her connection began with her mother, a supporter of Dalkey School Project, long before her son started school. A story of community, cleaning rosters and real belonging 🏫 💙

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Building More Than Schools: A Parent's Educate Together Journey - Educate Together
A Claregalway ETNS alumni parent reflects on their son's journey from first-day photos to the tears of the final school run.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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📣 Ardee ETNS and Shellybanks ETNS have moved into their new school buildings! A huge moment for both communities. Here’s to the next chapter 🏫 #EducateTogether

Read the full story: www.educatetogether.ie/news/shellyb...
Shellybanks ETNS and Ardee ETNS move into their new school buildings - Educate Together
Two Educate Together schools—Shellybanks ETNS and Ardee ETNS—celebrate new purpose-built buildings for their schools.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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📢 Primary management bodies + Fórsa are calling for a €50 min. increase in primary school capitation in #Budget2027

71% of primary schools ran a deficit last year.

Schools shouldn't rely on parental fundraising for essentials. #EducateTogether

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Primary Management Bodies call for €50 increase in primary school capitation - Educate Together
Ireland’s primary management bodies jointly call on Government to increase the primary school capitation rate.
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September 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Educate Together CEO Dr Emer Nowlan has signed a joint letter calling for more funding for primary schools 📚 We're asking for the capitation grant to increase to €300 per pupil in #Budget2027 #EducateTogether

Read the RTÉ article here: www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...
September 22, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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📢 Volunteer Opportunity: Chairperson of the Board of Management at Portlaoise Educate Together National School. We are looking for experience in Education Leadership, HR, Finance, Legal, or Charity Governance #EducateTogether #SchoolBoard

Apply for the role here: www.boardmatch.ie/board-vacanc...
September 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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On #InternationalDayToProtectEducationFromAttack, we stand united in advocating for the right of every child to an education free from violence and fear. At Educate Together, we work to create environments where every child can learn, grow, and thrive in safety 🌍🧡 #EducateTogether #EthicalEducation
September 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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How are they in Secondary School already?

Had a good settling in day in Cork #EducateTogether Secondary School.
T & E standing in front of our gate with their schoolbags T & E posing next to and on our wall respectively
August 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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“It’s the best school I could ever go to!” 🧡 📚 Some of our students take the mic on what makes their Educate Together school so special 🥰

Learn more about Educate Together patronage here: www.educatetogether.ie/reconfiguration/

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August 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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📢 Job Alert: Administration Assistant at #EducateTogether! We're looking for an organised, proactive Admin Assistant to support our National Office and mission for equality-based education in Ireland.

📆 Closing: 31 Aug 2026

Learn more & apply: www.educatetogether.ie/about/careers/
August 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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📢 Job Alert: Administration Assistant at #EducateTogether! We're looking for an organised, proactive Admin Assistant to support our National Office and mission for equality-based education in Ireland.

📆 Closing: 31 Aug 2026

Learn more & apply: www.educatetogether.ie/about/careers/
August 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Killester Raheny Clontarf ETNS is hiring a Principal Teacher! 🏫 Since 2019, KRC ETNS has been dedicated to inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and living the values of #EducateTogether

Learn more and apply here: www.educationposts.ie/post/apply/2...
August 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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As our CEO Dr. Emer Nowlan argues in the @irishtimes.com, we cannot leave the right to school choice to volunteerism alone. Real change needs leadership and investment.

Read the full piece here: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

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Demand for multi-denominational schools can’t be ignored
If we are serious about every child feeling a sense of belonging in school this needs investment and political leadership
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August 19, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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Over 50 years ago, Áine Hyland helped found Ireland’s first multi-denominational school–the very first #EducateTogether school. Now she’s delighted to see how it’s grown–but the demand is still rising!

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August 18, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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A warm welcome to Trina Golden, joining the #EducateTogether national office! 🎉 With 8+ years as a principal in our network, she'll now be supporting schools and volunteers nationwide. Delighted to have her on board! 👏

Read more here: www.educatetogether.ie/update/meet-...
Meet Our Newest Team Member: A Familiar Face Joins the Educate Together National Office - Educate Together
Please join us in welcoming new team member Trina, who joins the National Office after eight years as an Educate Together principal.
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August 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Claregalway ETNS Fourth Class ran their own Toy Swap – and it keeps getting bigger. They're not waiting for someone else to fix plastic pollution. They're reusing, organising, and leading – right now #EducateTogether

🔗 More: www.educatetogether.ie/news/leading...
August 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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On #InternationalYouthDay, we honour young people’s potential to shape our world. Educate Together is committed to an education that nurtures individuality, embraces diversity, and empowers youth to become leaders for a better tomorrow 🌍 #EducateTogether #EthicalEducation
August 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Killester Raheny Clontarf ETNS is hiring a Principal Teacher! 🏫 Since 2019, KRC ETNS has been dedicated to inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and living the values of #EducateTogether

Learn more and apply here: www.educationposts.ie/post/apply/2...
August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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What exactly is Ethical Education? 🤔 In #EducateTogether schools, it’s not just an add-on—it’s a core part of the school day. From primary to second-level, students are given the space to critically reflect on the world around them.

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August 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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This #EducateTogether primary teacher says it well: “I love being called by my first name. My name is Mary...Anyone who knows me calls me Mary and I’m with the pupils in my class [everyday] so they know me well & why shouldn’t they call me Mary?’’

📖 Learn more: www.educatetogether.ie/stories/
July 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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What is #EducateTogether? We’re a patron body & independent charity with a growing network of equality-based schools in Ireland. With over 42,000 students across 118 primary and second-level schools, we make sure no child is an outsider 🫶

Learn more about us here: www.educatetogether.ie/stories/
July 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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"What's it like teaching at an Educate Together school?" Some teachers give their thoughts on the experience being a teacher in an #EducateTogether school 📚

Learn more about Educate Together patronage here: www.educatetogether.ie/reconfiguration/ #EthicalEducation
July 16, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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“What I love the most about the school is the joy you see in the kids on the way in... everyone’s delighted, smiles on everyone’s faces, smiles on the teachers’ faces.”

Hear from parents about their experience with #EducateTogether ❤️ 📚

Our ethos: www.educatetogether.ie/stories/
July 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Claregalway ETNS Fourth Class ran their own Toy Swap – and it keeps getting bigger. They're not waiting for someone else to fix plastic pollution. They're reusing, organising, and leading – right now #EducateTogether

🔗 More: www.educatetogether.ie/news/leading...
July 8, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Looking for a role where your organisation skills and passion for education can really make a difference? 🧑‍🏫✨ We're hiring a School Support & Volunteer Officer! #EducateTogether #EthicalEducation

📅 Deadline: 12:00 noon, Monday 6th July 2026.

👉 More info here: www.educatetogether.ie/about/careers/
July 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM