Episode 71 : What Irish schools reveal about Europe’s education crisis

September marks the return to school for most kids, but not for 126 children with special needs in Ireland who remain without a school place this month.

And the reason for that? As reported by The Irish Times, schools are prioritising teachers for mainstream classes, sidelining those who need the most support.

However, this issue is part of a broader crisis in public education funding affecting countries across Europe.

Why is this happening ,and why is the inspiring profession of teaching losing its appeal and respect?

Europe, Day by Day is a Europod production in partnership with Sphera Network.

The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte.

The scriptwriter of this episode is Emma Belmonte

This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.

Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.