Are the summer holidays too long for schools?

About this episode

The episode discusses whether the length of school summer holidays in Ireland is suitable for modern families.

Are school summer holidays too long? An article in today’s Irish Examiner by Stephanie Parks says that Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family. Do you agree? Joining Andrea to discuss is Jennifer Horgan, teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist, Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram) and listeners.

People in this episode

Host: Andrea

Guests: Jennifer Horgan, Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw

Topics covered

• education
• school holidays
• family dynamics
• Ireland
• teacher perspectives

Keywords

• summer holidays
• schools
• education
• family
• Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish Examiner

Places: Ireland

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