This year marks the 50th anniversary of free secondary education in Ireland, a decision that was made during a period of growth and prosperity for the Irish economy.
Tonight on RTÉ One, Joe Duffy education examines the Irish education system in The Classroom Divide.
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The Liveline presenter will meet ordinary Irish families from the unemployed to the professional classes and everyone in between.
Not only that, but we will meet those working in ad hoc initiatives in an attempt to raise the prospects of some children.
Joe will even look back at his own education as he visits his old school, St John’s College in Ballyfermot, where he asks why progression rate to Higher Level are below par for the entire area?
Stepping outside of Dublin, Joe finds another socio-economic split emerging, as families struggle to send their children to college.
Watch The Classroom Divide on RTÉ One tonight at 9:35pm
