Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education
Simon LewisHow many times have you said to yourself, "If I were the Minister for Education…?" Well I do! Rather than grumble to myself, I decided to podcast my thoughts on ways I'd change the primary education system in Ireland. Every episode I'll take on a different theme, give some background and hopefully come to some conclusions by the end. simonmlewis.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 293 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In this episode of If I Were the Minister for Education, I speak with Ronan McGovern about ADHD and its impact in Irish primary and secondary schooling. Ronan outlines his education and career path from Dublin to accounting, King’s Inns, PwC New York... more
In this episode, I speak with Debbie O’Neill, principal of Scoil Eoin in Crumlin about Department-level proposals to remove diagnosis as a criterion for access to special classes and special schools, replacing it with a needs-based model relying on s... more
In this week’s podcast I focus on Budget 2027, outlining an alternative primary education budget and arguing that annual measures like capitation increases, extra teachers, and more SNAs prop up a flawed system rather than changing it. After summaris... more
In this first report on patronage, I introduce my Unconvention fringe to the Convention on Education, where I gather public responses and research (using AI to help collate and draft) into reports and podcast episodes; this second report focuses on s... more
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Fantastic new series, with a fresh new approach. Keep em’ coming.!
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Ireland2 years ago - Education
A great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about what is really happening in education in Ireland.
Simon shares his knowledge on all areas of education from the ineptitude of the so called support bodies to fantastic inisghts into the latest technology that can assist you as a teacher.
Keep up the good work Simon!
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Walterstown NS
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Apple Podcasts | #170 |  United Kingdom/Education/Courses |
Spotify | #38 | Ireland/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #226 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | Ireland/Education/Courses |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | Ireland/Education |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  Switzerland/Education/Courses |
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A thoughtful series analyzing Irish primary education with a policy-first lens. Episodes span patronage and governance, wellbeing and inclusion, literacy and phonics, classroom practices, and the integration of technology like AI in schools. The host often grounds debates in practical reform ideas, data, and firsthand observations from teachers and administrators, aiming to translate complex policy into actionable guidance for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders. A distinctive thread is challenging conventional approaches and advocating simpler, more transparent systems that better serve students, teachers, and families. The show frequently features practitioners and experts who bring real-world context to every topic, making it parti... more
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