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• Where learning is in the DNA

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• No room for polarisation in autism debate

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• Planning for a career in planning

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• 2 Cool for Skool

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• Teacher's pet

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• Noticeboard

  The Irish Times Debate final The final of The Irish Times debate will take place in Theatre L, the Arts Block, UCD at 7pm on Friday, 29th February. The chairperson for the final is Eamon Gilmore, leader of the Labour Party and the motion is "This house believes Ireland owes a debt of gratitude to the Catholic Church". For information on attending see www.ireland.com/education or e-mail: debates@irish-times.ie p
  

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