Secret Diary of an Irish Teacher: We must create one cohesive system of education with a foundation in equality

Before our next election, please google ‘education in Finland in a nutshell’.

Straight away, you’ll encounter a commitment to equality. A vision. Education as a values-based ideology. In every decision they make, there’s an embedded agreement that every child deserves the same treatment. ‘A central objective is to provide all citizens with equal opportunity.’