Parents happy to confide in their children’s teachers

Irish parents have better communication with their children’s teachers than in other countries, but are among the least-involved in the running of schools.

The findings emerge from surveys of parents and schools, administered in tandem with testing of 15-year-olds in reading, maths, and science across more than 50 countries.

As well as testing more than 5,700 Irish students at 167 schools in 2015, the Organisation for Economic and Development (OECD) conducted surveys with their parents and principals.