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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

How to support your child ahead of the big move to primary school. Piece by @alinulty.bsky.social and Fiona Giblin of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4gGLvh9 #RTEBrainstorm

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Supporting young children’s language starts early! 🗣️✨ Don’t miss this upcoming webinar with @alinulty.bsky.social on nurturing oral language in pre-school and early primary settings. Bígí ann - 12 March at 7pm 📍Zoom. Register now via @clanavtra.bsky.social #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyyears

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Looking forward to contributing to this #WorldBookDay webinar alongside @alinulty.bsky.social, Josephine Brady and Róisín Ní Mhulláin! 👇 🗓️ 24th February ‘26 at 7pm 🔗 www.ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-... #edchatie #edusky #booksky #kidlit

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Professional Educators and Managers Ireland @pemi-ire.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

📣 PEMI urges Government to #ChangeTheNarrative in #Budget2026 for young children & their educators! We’re calling for: 1️⃣ 1% GDP for ECEC 2️⃣ Recognition as a profession 3️⃣ Pay parity with primary teachers 4️⃣ Legal right to quality ECEC from birth www.linkedin.com/posts/profes...

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Sinéad McNally @sineadmcnally.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

*First post on Bluesky* Delighted to share a new study with Christina O'Keeffe on children's views of play. Conducted in consultation with 49 children, our scoping review highlights children's play priorities and their advice for researchers. Open access 👉 rdcu.be/ewW5Q @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

What shapes a mentor? New open access article explores how cooperating teachers’ personal histories and identities impact how they support student teachers on placement. Link below👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/ref/10.1... @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dcucreate.bsky.social

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

A brilliant few days at the OMEP World Assembly and Conference in Bologna 🇮🇹 @muireannranta.bsky.social

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

📣 Teachers, researchers, literacy advocates! Proposals for the #Literacy Association of Ireland Conference are due this coming Friday! ✨ Details in the original post below - Bígí linn! Proposals welcome on (but not limited to) the topics listed👇 @ilatoday.bsky.social #edchatie

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

⏰⏰⏰ The countdown is on for @dcuioe.bsky.social's #Unconference on May 21st 2025! This fantastic online peer-led event showcases the wide-range of work being undertaken by early-career researchers in the IoE. Click here to register! tinyurl.com/23kbzrwz (also, any excuse to post cat gifs... 😅)

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Looking forward to this *free* Zoomvent next Tuesday at 7pm! Link to register in the original post below 👇

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ESAI @esai-irl.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Dr Máirín Glenn brings conference 2025 to a close, thanking all presenters, chairs, speakers and attendees who helped to make #esai25 a success. We hope to welcome everyone back to ESAI 2026 in Galway #esai26 on 28th to 30th of May. #SaveTheDate

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Great to present on my ongoing PhD research at the @esai-irl.bsky.social ECR strand this afternoon. Thank you to Céline Healy for chairing. A great chance to engage in dialogue about our studies and share ideas and insights. @siobhanweekes.bsky.social

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Day One of #ESAI2025 is underway here at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone! Dr Máirín Glenn will officially open the conference shortly. Looking forward to a thought-provoking few days exploring ‘Building bridges and making connections: education for hope and transformation.’ @esai-irl.bsky.social

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ESAI @esai-irl.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Preparations are in full swing as #esai25 approaches this week! We look forward to 3 fantastic days 🎉 Best of luck to all those involved in the 185+ papers, 7 symposia, 14 posters, 4 SIG presentations, 2 keynotes, 1 panel & our new ‘round table & performance’ formats! #edchatie

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The Literacy Association of Ireland’s biannual publication ‘Literacy News’ is ready to read now! Lots of fabulous insights, ideas, and inspiration for sparking (/maintaining!) the joy of reading Please do share with anyone who might be interested ✨ #EdChatIe 💜 📖 👉🏻 heyzine.com/flip-book/74...

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Access the full edition here www.literacyireland.com heyzine.com/flip-book/74... 🔗

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The Spring 2025 edition of Literacy News is now live. This issue explores The Joy of Reading, with articles spanning early childhood, primary, and post-primary education. I was pleased to contribute alongside a brilliant group of educators and researchers—thank you to all involved.

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Ruby enjoying her puppuccino in Milltown, Dublin ☕️

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Aimie Brennan @aimiebrennan.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

MIE campus gleaming in the sunshine today ☀️ There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t appreciate the beautiful campus & the people who look after it so well! @miecampuslife.bsky.social @marinoinstitute.bsky.social

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

📣 Join myself and @alinulty.bsky.social on behalf of the LAI in exploring how art, music, drama, and poetry can enrich oral language learning in a webinar inspired by one 🤗wonderful🤗 wordless picturebook! 🎭🎨🎶🐊✨ #edchatie Please share with anyone who might be interested! ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...

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ipdaireland.bsky.social @ipdaireland.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

What a wonderful evening hosted by @niamhhickey.bsky.social We explored our positionalities and our perspectives on insider-outsider status as Early Career Researchers. Our thanks to everyone who joined us and engaged with the discussions.

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Network for Educational Action Research in Ireland @infoneari.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

The upcoming Spring NEARIMeet is almost here! Focus: 'Educational Action Research in Schools' Join us on March 20th at 18:30 for an online event. Reserve your spot at [Eventbrite](www.eventbrite.ie/e/nearimeet-...) or by reaching out via email to info@eari.ie. All are welcome to attend!

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Picture book delivery 🚚 📚 cannot wait to delve in! #picturebooks #booksky

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ESAI @esai-irl.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

📢 Come Join Us 📢 There are 2 vacancies on the Executive to be filled by election at the forthcoming AGM #esai25 If you are interested in being part of this vibrant team, please submit a nomination form. Deadline 12.00 noon, 21 March 2025. Details: esai.ie/election-to-es…

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Sarah Watkins @minilebowski.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Coming soon! uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th... #outdoorlearning #outdoorplay #play #riskyplay #edusky #EYFS

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Aimie Brennan @aimiebrennan.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

ESAI ECR Award Closing date 14 March 2025 If you’re an Early Career Researcher & have been accepted to present at the ESAI conference - you may be eligible to apply for the #ECRAward Criteria, requirements & selection info is available from esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/ #esai25

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ESAI @esai-irl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

If you know an Early Career Researcher who will be presenting at #esai25 please share the below with them! The #ECRAward celebrates an outstanding conference paper & presentation. Criteria below. More info ⏩️ esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/

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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

From research across Wales, Scotland & Ireland, new paper with Fiona King, Romina Madrid, Michelle Jones & Alma Harris explores system leadership. Free downloads 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @alm30.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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System leadership: implications and considerations for school leaders

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I really enjoyed presenting alongside an incredible panel at last night's Literacy Association of Ireland TeachMeet, just in time for World Book Day this week! 📚👏🏼

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Rebecca Broderick @rebeccabroderick.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Some lovely examples of different types of questions and prompts to use during shared reading to enhance comprehension and language 😍. The acronyms would be helpful for planning our read alouds 📚 @alinulty.bsky.social #edchatie

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Aimie Brennan @aimiebrennan.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Reminder for all those hoping to attend #esai25 ⬇️ Registration closes on the 14 March.

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Putting the final touches on phase two of our shared reading project with Early Start families, which kicks off on World Book Day next Thursday! 📚

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I'm back to making weekly picture book purchases! 👀 Colin's Castle is hilarious for both young children and adults! 👏🏼 #booksky #picturebooks @hollyswain.bsky.social

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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Are you keen to develop your research skills, extend your knowledge and become a leader in your field? If so, please consider joining us on the @dublincityuni.bsky.social EdD programme which is now recruiting for Autumn 2025.more detail here www.dcu.ie/courses/post... #educationalresearch

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Paula Lehane @paulalehane.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

📢 New publication (from last month, yes, but still!) A scoping review of research on assessment in Ireland’s Leaving Certificate (1999–2024)! 📚 With the LC's centenary approaching, now is the perfect time to take stock of the empirical research on LC assessment. 🧵👇1/11

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Post-primary students in Ireland are awarded the Leaving Certificate after passing the required assessments that occur inthe final year of senior-cycle education. While planned changeshave introduced incremental adjustments as to how assessment in this state-certified qualification is undertaken, recent unplanned events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated discussions on future assessment reforms. As we arrive at the centenary of the Leaving Certificate’s foundation, it seems timelyto review the empirical research that has been conducted on the assessment approaches that it currently uses. Taking the publication of the Commission on the Points System in 1999 as a starting point and using Arksey and O’Malley’s. (2005) six-step approach for scoping reviews, 107 publications up to 2024 were included in this study. Analysis and synthesis of the studies resulted in five broad research topics: Curriculum Development and Assessment Reform, Maths and Science Education, Fairness, Transition to Higher Education, and Emergency Measures. The results of this study highlight past researchand policy priorities as well as gaps within the existing literature. Itis hoped that the freely available database arising from this study will help to inform future research and policy agendas pertaining to Leaving Certificate assessment.

The abstract's title is: Back to the future? Reflections from 25 years of empirical research on Leaving Certificate assessment in Ireland.

It was written by Paula Lehane, Gillian O'Connor and Michael O'Leary

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Patrick Burke @patjburke.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Get ready with us (for #WorldBookDay!) Join this FREE Literacy Association of Ireland webinar to pick up some ideas on the most important part of World Book Day: Reading actual books! 👇 #edchatie

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Very excited to participate in this literacy #TeachMeet on March 3rd (just in time for World Book Day!) Bígí linn: zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📚 #edchatie

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

More great work by Alex Quigley. Thanks, @readwritejen.bsky.social, for sharing 👏🏼

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Great evening at DCU @danwuori.bsky.social. The panel discussion reinforced the need for a shift in how ECEC is viewed within the Irish education system, calling for education for children under 5 to be valued just as much as for those over 5—along with the professional recognition of educators 👏🏼

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Early Childhood Ireland @earlychildhoodireland.ie · 18/02/2025

Over half of adults believe that Early Years and School Age Care graduates should have the same conditions as primary and secondary school teachers. ⚖️ Read more about the #ECIBarometer in today's @irishtimes.com. #ECIBarometerWeek buff.ly/4hHkLfF

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International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

The 2026 IPDA International Conference will take place at Dublin City University from 5-6 June 2026 with the theme 'The Professional Learning Atlas: Mapping Frontiers in Research, Policy, and Practice'. Please save the date and watch this space for further details. #IPDA2026

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Alison Nulty @alinulty.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Came across a very tame and curious Urban Fox in Rathgar this morning 🦊 #fox #dublin

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