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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · 26d

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Ep 73 Angela Cummins, Special Ed Teacher on her own diagnosis and setting up an autism class.

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Sep 7

My first podcast with Ann #leadtheway #edchatie #education #teacher
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Ep 73 Angela Cummins, Special Ed Teacher on her own diagnosis and setting up an autism class.

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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · Sep 2

How about this? Let’s ALL run for President.

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Irish Independent @independent.ie · Aug 24

‘It’s like groundhog day. I want something else’: Teacher takes career break to work in a bar in the south of France

Teacher Aisling Hughes is saying au revoir to teaching home economics in Co Monaghan — in favour of working in a bar in Cannes in the south of France.

www.independent.ie

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Clare,Navan & Tralee Education Support Centres @clanavtra.bsky.social · Aug 24

📢 Post-Primary Principals, Management, Autism Class Teachers

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Aug 24

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School Avoidance & Book Tips

Association Professor of Psychology in Education Dr Catriona O’Toole advises on how to manage school avoidance, and librarian Darina Molloy has book tips for school avoiders and school starters.

www.rte.ie

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Aug 24

I have always found the methodology chapter the most headmelting😬😬 I get out of the house and go somewhere quiet 🪾

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Aug 24

www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p... This is excellent @kevinshortall.bsky.social thank you for sharing a year in the life of a secondary school👏🏻 #edchatie

‘It keeps you awake at night’: A year in the life of an Irish secondary school

Dublin principal Kevin Shortall is fiercely ambitious for his students, but his school faces considerable financial challenges

www.irishtimes.com

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 22

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 21

From a DEIS Band 1 school to now starting a Doctorate in Education 🎓💫
Proof that where you start doesn’t define where you finish. 📚

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 20

10 years since going to Barretstown as a family, to be volunteering since 2018👏🏻✨ www.rte.ie/news/regiona...

Barretstown opens to public for 'Big Picnic' fundraiser

Children's charity Barretstown opened its gates to the public for its annual Big Picnic event.

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Sinéad McNally @sineadmcnally.bsky.social · Jul 19

*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 · Jul 18

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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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 17

This is such important research👏🏻

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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · Jul 17

#CRAEresearchSummaries
‘A storm of post-it notes’: Experiences of perceptual capacity in autism and ADHD

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‘A storm of post-it notes’: Experiences of perceptual capacity in autism and ADHD

A large accessible survey was designed by a neurodiverse group of researchers to find out about focus and distraction. It was shared with autistic adults, adults with ADHD, autistic adults with ADH…

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 17

This is fantastic👏🏻👏🏻

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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Jul 17

Did you know there’s a free SciFest Transition Year module available to download from the SciFest website? It's designed to support TY teachers in delivering an engaging, student-led STEM experience that aligns perfectly with the ethos of SciFest. @irishsciteach.bsky.social #scifest4stem #stemis4all

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · Jul 17

Covid-19's impact: 40-66% of universities see enduring changes in educational offer (online/blended learning) and institutional organisation.
🧠 2/3 universities report increased focus on student wellbeing & mental health; about half for staff. More #EUATRENDS 2024: buff.ly/vWYfQUX

#HigherEdSky

Trends 2024

Trends 2024 provides an overview of how European higher education institutions experienced changes over the past five years.

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Early Childhood Ireland @earlychildhoodireland.ie · Jul 17

Despite having the same level of training and education as primary school teachers, Early Years graduates face lower wages and fewer benefits.

Hear more from our CEO, Teresa Heeney (@teeheeney.bsky.social), on Highland Radio.📻

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Early childhood educators seeking pay parity with primary teachers - Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport

Early Childhood Ireland is calling for educators in in its sector to be given pay parity with primary teachers. The organisation says there is a 20.7% staff turnover rate in Donegal, and addressing…

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Jul 16

The IUA has today launched its 2026 Pre-Budget submission which outlines its key priorities for Government to support Ireland’s future by strengthening talent development and research infrastructure. Learn more👇
www.iua.ie/press-releas...

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you👏🏻

Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 15

All good❤️ delighted to see your products in Carrolls!

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 14

✨ Exciting News!
I’m delighted to launch my new website: www.angelacummins.ie 🎉

It’s a space to share my work in educational leadership, DEIS, inclusion, and research.
Take a look—and feel free to share!

#EducationLeadership #DEIS #Inclusion #EdResearch

Angela Cummins – Special Education Teacher

www.angelacummins.ie

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jul 14

In this free webinar with Dublin West Education Centre, I will show you how to adapt the curriculum for your autism class! Primary Autism classes-Adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners in an autism classroom-Primary - Dublin West Education Centre CPD Courses for Teachers #teacher

25AUT04 Primary Autism classes-Adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners in an autism classroom

This course will help you in your autism classroom, how to adapt and bring your own skills from mainstream classrooms to autism classrooms. I am often asked how do you ensure you are covering all...

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Jun 30

So excited to be speaking at this event alongside @FindingCharlie, SLT Jenny Hillier, OT Sorcha Rice, and SLT expert Nicole Casey! 🎤✨

I’ll be sharing my personal journey as a teacher with over 25 years of experience — and still learning every day 👏🏻

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