It is well established that cultural and economic resources imparted to children vary significantly by social class. Literature on concerted cultivation has highlighted the extent to which out-of-school activities can reproduce social inequalities in the classroom. Within this literature...

This paper explores the way in which truancy levels are structured by individual social class and the social mix of the school within the Republic of Ireland. Drawing on a national survey of young people, truancy levels are found to be higher among working-class and Traveller students. Truancy...

In Ireland, the decision to introduce personal electronic devices (tablet computers) is made at the school level. This research examines the student voice regarding the benefits, drawbacks and potential of this technology in schools. As schools embrace more internet-connected technologies, the...