A report by Ulster University found 32 such examples, with some faith schools under pressure because of declining enrolments and stressed budgets, but they still survive. Meanwhile, families who want to send their children to integrated schools struggle and often have to travel significant distances because nearby schools are segregated, the report said. “The kids that are coming out of these faith schools have no religion at all. The continuation of segregated schooling in Northern Ireland has implications for southerners, too, especially if the debate about constitutional changes intensifies. [ ‘Indisputable’ demand for integrated schools but challenges remain 25 years after Belfast Agreement ]“Church leaders fear mixed marriages, expecting loss of control.

Source: The Irish Times May 14, 2024 14:41 UTC