The Irish Times: An initiative that sees artists work with children and young people will be rolled out to a further 150 schools across the country this year.
The Creative Schools initiative, which involves artists and creative practitioners working in schools, was implemented in 150 schools last year.
A further 150 schools will be added this year as a budget of €6 million has been allocated to the Government’s Creative Youth programme, which seeks to promote the arts and creativity in young people’s lives.
Participating schools also receive a grant of €2,000 for supports and training for teachers. Read article