📢 Call for Participation: Convention on Education and National Conversation
Deadline to apply: 7th January 2026
⏰ DEADLINE TODAY - Apply to be part of the Convention on Education and National Conversation
"The Convention on Education is a once in a generation opportunity for children, young people, parents, educators and wider society to help shape Ireland’s education system for decades to come."
The Convention will meet four times over weekends in 2026 to discuss key issues about the future of education.
The Convention will comprise 150 people across 4 groups:
* Children and young people
* Parents and guardians
* School employees and early years educators
* Education stakeholders
Recommendations from the Convention will inform a new long-term Department of Education and Youth strategy for education in Ireland.
Deadline to apply - 7th January 2026
Link: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/convention-on-education-and-national-conversation/
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