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Irish School Principals Report Burnout Due to Heavy Workloads
Irish school principals are reporting significant burnout due to heavy workloads, describing themselves as the 'Swiss Army knife of the school.' They attribute this crisis to insufficient government support and challenges in parenting.
24 Aug, 23:01 — 25 Aug, 07:30
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irish-timesHigh9h ago
‘The Swiss Army knife of the school’: Principals report burnout due to heavy workloads
Unrealistic expectations from Department of Education also cited as factors in DCU study
By Niamh Towey
Read full article →the-journal1h ago
School principals burnt out: 'I can't tell you the last time I worked on anything teaching-related'
If Ireland wants ambitious curriculum reform to succeed, principals must be freed from mounting and unmanageable admin demands.
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: irish-times · 24 Aug, 23:01|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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