Teacher Talk with the INTO

In this episode of Teacher Talk with the INTO, we mark two decades of the INTO LGBT+ Teachers’ Group, a community built on resilience, representation, and change.Join us as we discuss: The origins of the LGBT+ Teachers’ GroupKey Irish legislation in policy and advocacyOngoing challenges for LGBT+ teachersHow to be an ally to LGBT+ teachersHear firsthand from two members about the group's impact on the LGBT+ community in education.

New Series of Teacher Talk with the INTO! Join us as we chat with Caroline Brougham from Glasnevin Educate Together and Máirín Ní Chéileachair, INTO Assistant General Secretary of Education, celebrating the power of special education.Key highlights:Caroline shares her journey into special education and the challenges in fostering an inclusive classroom.Máirín discusses staffing improvements and the rise of special classes.Practical advice for how you promote the ethos of inclusion among teachers, pupils, parents and the wider school communityAnd how schools have evolved in terms of inclusion over the years.A timely discussion shedding light on the provision of special education.

We discuss the ins and outs of INTO Congress with guests Deirdre O’Connor, INTO Assistant General Secretary and INTO Intern, David Donagh! Whether you're a seasoned attendee or preparing for your first Congress, this episode has everything you need to know.What you’ll learn:• What is Congress? Why it’s a cornerstone of union decisions and the policies shaped there.• From idea to policy: Discover how motions are proposed, debated and voted on; and how they influence union policy.• Tips for first-timers: From understanding the process to standing at the podium with confidence, we've got you covered.

 Series 3 Episode 1 of Series of Teacher Talk with the INTO: ‘Getting to Grips with Your Career Break or Job Share’In this episode, we’re joined by Ashling Lynch, an Official at the INTO and Norah Daly, a teacher from Scoil Mhuire in Tullamore, Co Offaly, who took a career break to travel. Norah shares her personal journey of stepping away from the classroom on a career break and her transition back to teaching while Ashling explains how the different schemes work.What we’ll explore:· What exactly is a career break, and how can teachers apply?· Key dates and deadlines to keep in mind when considering a career break or job sharing.· Norah’s experience: From deciding to take a break to adjusting back into the teaching world.

In this episode of Teacher Talk with the INTO we will be discussing the General Election and its key issues for primary and special education, featuring INTO General Secretary John Boyle and INTO President Carmel Browne.  

In this episode, we’re exploring the INTO’s role in global advocacy with INTO General Secretary John Boyle and Sandra Corrigan, INTO Global Solidarity Officer. We’ll discuss the importance of strengthening international connections with unions across Europe and beyond, the global funding that supports this work, and the incredible contributions of INTO members on the ground. We’ll also look ahead to the future of international advocacy and how you can get involved in our upcoming initiatives.