Welcome to the Educate Together second-level page. Please check here regularly for the most up-to-date information about the second-level project.
To keep up with the latest developments, sign up to the Second Level Mailing list by emailing secondlevel@educatetogether.ie
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Launch of Taking the Next Step - a Blueprint for Educate Together Second-level
The vision of second-level education which this Blueprint outlines is one in which students are the architects of their own learning.
In a radical move away from the traditionally hierarchical structures of the Irish second-level system, Educate Together second-level schools will operate as truly democratic learning communities, empowering students, teachers and parents to work together towards educational aims in an atmosphere of equality and respect.
The Blueprint draws on national and international research to show how, by integrating 21st century teaching and learning strategies comprehensively and purposefully into the curriculum, and by assessing not only what students learn but how they learn, Educate Together second-level schools will nurture critical thinkers, problem solvers, effective communicators, creators and innovators.
Like their primary counterparts, Educate Together second-level schools will incorporate a comprehensive Ethical Education curriculum. The Blueprint spells out how this will result in an inclusive, intercultural learning environment where second-level students will critically interact across viewpoints within a common language of respect.
Download Taking the Next Step here
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News:
Newsletters
Press Releases
Campaigns and events:
Postcard Campaign - May 2009
Petition for Recognition of Educate Together as a Second-level Patron - Jan 2009
Second- level Members' Meeting- October 2008
Launch of the Feasibility Study for the Opening of a Second-level School by Educate Together- July 2008
Second Level Members' Meeting- January 2008
Background information
Feasibility Study for the Opening of a Second-level School by Educate Together - July 2008
Why Second Level? - November 2007
Working Groups:
Advisory Panel
Learn what the Different Groups are Doing
Useful links and publications in relation to the second- level project
Join Us:
If you are interested in:
- campaigning for an Educate Together second-level school, please contact the Regional Development Officer for your area
- participating in a working group on Educate Together Second-level Education. please contact Emer Nowlan, Second-level Project Manager at emer.nowlan@educatetogether.ie or on 01 429 2500.
To chat with others interested in Second Level or to ask questions please visit the Educate Together Interactive Forum. There are also Frequently Asked Questions here too so check these out also.
Pupils from Griffeen Valley ETNS gather outside Leinster House with the second-level petition
Parents campaigning for an Educate Together Second-level School in Lucan met with Brian Hayes, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Education, in the Ballowen Community Centre on Monday 3rd November 2008. Deputy Hayes confirmed Fine Gael's support for Educate Together's campaign to become recognised as a Patron of second-level schools. The meeting was organised by Cllr Derek Keating and was also attended by Senator Frances Fitgerald.
In photo: Cllr Derek Keating (FG), Brian Hayes (FG spokesperson on Education), Judith Neuman (Manager of Lucan East ETNS), Emer Nowlan (Educate Together Second-level Project Manager), Carol Dunne (Chair of Lucan Task Force for an Educate Together Second-level School) and Colette Brady Meehan, parent from Griffeen Valley ETNS).
Emer Nowlan (Educate Together Second-level Project Manager) and Richie Murphy (Buildings Working Group) inspect the proposed site for an Educate Together second-level school in Waterford
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