Cian Parry

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Cancel the Leaving Cert – For Good! (Part 2)

In the second part of his two-part series, Cian Parry explores the ideas of socialist educator, Paulo Freire. He argues that there is much we can learn from the Brazilian’s work, especially the notion of a liberatory education which could provide an alternative to the currently failing system.

Covid-19

Cancel the Leaving Cert – For Good! (Part 1)

In the first of a two-part article, Leaving Certificate student, Cian Parry, argues that the exams should be cancelled this summer – and for good. Instead, a socialist approach to education based on breaking down the false barriers between teacher and student provides inspiration for what education could be. In