Irish Educational Studies

Editorial introduction: enduring inequalities, emerging trends and reparative futures Published in Irish Educational Studies (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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:

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‘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...

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

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Understanding through stories –the lived experience of students’ mental health difficulties in Irish Higher Education Published in Irish Educational Studies (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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:

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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...

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."

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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...

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:

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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:

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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."

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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."

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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...

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
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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 👇

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 ...

Check out this recently published paper by Dr Ciara O'Donnell on teachers' careers following secondment!

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IES updates, given by Prof Audrey Bryan.

IES updates, given by Prof Audrey Bryan.

The IES/Taylor & Francis reception

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

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...

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!

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Irish Educational Studies is now on LinkedIn!

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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…

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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

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

Picture of the paper's abstract which reads: Post-primary students in Ireland are awarded the Leaving Certificate after passing the required assessments that occur inthe final year of senior-cycle education. While planned changeshave introduced incremental adjustments as to how assessment in this state-certified qualification is undertaken, recent unplanned events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated discussions on future assessment reforms. As we arrive at the centenary of the Leaving Certificate’s foundation, it seems timelyto review the empirical research that has been conducted on the assessment approaches that it currently uses. Taking the publication of the Commission on the Points System in 1999 as a starting point and using Arksey and O’Malley’s. (2005) six-step approach for scoping reviews, 107 publications up to 2024 were included in this study. Analysis and synthesis of the studies resulted in five broad research topics: Curriculum Development and Assessment Reform, Maths and Science Education, Fairness, Transition to Higher Education, and Emergency Measures. The results of this study highlight past researchand policy priorities as well as gaps within the existing literature. Itis hoped that the freely available database arising from this study will help to inform future research and policy agendas pertaining to Leaving Certificate assessment. The abstract's title is: Back to the future? Reflections from 25 years of empirical research on Leaving Certificate assessment in Ireland. It was written by Paula Lehane, Gillian O'Connor and Michael O'Leary

📢 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.

Episode 33: Publishing in Irish Educational Studies, with Dr Audrey Bryan Let's Talk Education Research Research · Episode

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

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!

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Episode 33: Publishing in Irish Educational Studies, with Dr Audrey Bryan Let's Talk Education Research Research · Episode

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...