Non-Governmental Organisations Invited to Forum

Mr. Bernard Hodgson
International Commission on Mathematic Instruction

Mrs. Eleanor Petrie
Mrs Marion Lyon
National Parents Council Primary

Mrs Mary McDonnell
European Parents Association (EPA)

Mr. Declan Kennedy
International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE)

Mr. Johan Almqvist
Mr. Chris Weavers
International Union of Students (IUS)

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Web cast

Web cast: Forum "Education and Social Cohesion"

An archived version of the high-level forum on "Education and Social Cohesion" which took place Thursday, 18 March 2004 from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m GMT is available.

Organised by

OECD Directorate for Education

Assisting members and partners to achieve high quality lifelong learning for all, that contributes to personal development, sustainable economic growth and social cohesion.

Hosted by

Irish Department of Education and Science

The Department of Education and Science operates in a complex and changing environment. Everybody in the country has an interest in education and has direct or indirect involvement in the system at some stage in their lives, whether as a student, a parent, a teacher, an employer, an employee or as a member of the community.

OECD Observer

OECD Observer Special Education Issue (2004 Education Spotlight)

Featuring articles by Noel Dempsey, Minister for Education and Science, Ireland, and Barry McGaw, Director, OECD Directorate for Education, among others.