“In this programme Brian Mooney who is a contributor to Education Matters and the Education Matters Yearbook looked back at some of the key events in education during 2010. These included disappointing PISA results, bonus CAO points for Maths, Grade inflation, higher education reform, the Croke Park agreement …” (mp3)
[Inside Education on 103.2 Dublin City FM, 9 January]
“‘The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed’ William Gibson famously remarked. And in 2010, it did feel that the future crept a little bit closer. In the spirit of the season, it’s worth reflecting on what was significant in the longer term in 2010 …” (more)
[Robert Cosgrave, Tertiary21, 31 December]
“With Ireland’s OECD ranking in maths and literacy slipping dramatically and our universities falling in global rankings, 2010 was a traumatic year. Here we revisit some of the headline moments …” (more)
[Seán Flynn, Irish Times, 14 December]
Ninth Level Ireland 