Social Justice Ireland says school closures could reverse a lot of the progress made in tackling educational disadvantage.
It says the impact of Covid-19 will widen the learning gap between rich and poor.
Its new policy brief shows disadvantaged students will suffer more learning losses and it'll impact their lifetime earnings.
Social Justice Ireland says they will be hit financially more than others:
Wicklow Safe Haven Launches To Raise Awareness Of Domestic Abuse
A new community based organisation which aims to raise awareness of the unacceptable scourge of domestic abuse has launched in County Wicklow.
Wicklow Fire Service Attend To Fire On Coillte Lands Near Djouce Woodlands
Fire crews from Greystones and Bray worked through to the early morning to contain the large blaze, which had spread across stockpiles of ‘brash bundling.’
Tributes Paid To Former Wicklow GAA Manager Mick O' Dwyer Following His Death Aged 88
Tributes continue to be paid to Mick O'Dwyer - who has died at the age of 88.
Planning Application Lodged To Turn Wicklow Pub Into IPAS Centre
The proposal submitted by Quest Retirement Solutions Ltd seeks permission for a significant change of use, including alterations to both the ground and upper floors of the premises.
Inquest Hears 2 Year Old Girl Died Of Brain Damage Following Choking Incident At Greystones Creche
Lauren Boland’s inquest was held at Dublin District Coroner’s Court this afternoon.
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