Episode 6

Jane O'Hanlon on how Poetry Ireland fills the gap between writers and schools

Published on: 6th December, 2022

Jane O'Hanlon, education officer of Poetry Ireland. We talk about the initiative Writers in Schools. She started as a teacher in a prison. She tells us what she learned from the inmates and still uses in her work. And she talks about how she thinks the arts help children to ask the big questions.

'The most powerfull experience of my teaching career has been reading King Lear with the inmates. They knew King Lear from the inside. It was a great example of how arts can help reflect and learn.'

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We bring stories about the magic that happens when creativity, art and education meet. Stories about creative learning from diverse European projects in schools and beyond. Stories about what happens when artists work with young people. We talk to teachers, artists, scientists, policy makers and children about the importance of creative education. Listen to the show if you're looking for inspiration for your own practice.

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