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Feeder schools: School-leavers from disadvantaged areas progress to college in near-record numbers

Feeder schools: School-leavers from disadvantaged areas progress to college in near-record numbers

Class gap in third level participation persists despite increase, especially in Dublin area

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 06:00
Primary schools under parental pressure to raise standardised test scores, principals say

Primary schools under parental pressure to raise standardised test scores, principals say

Research shows stress and anxiety over standardised testing, especially in middle-class areas

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 05:00
Parents are heavily engaged in children’s school performance - but it may be elevating pupils’ anxiety

Parents are heavily engaged in children’s school performance - but it may be elevating pupils’ anxiety

Children’s stress around tests tends to increases as they progress through primary

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 05:00
Storm Fergus: Clean-up under way after tornado in Leitrim village uproots trees and overturns boats

Storm Fergus: Clean-up under way after tornado in Leitrim village uproots trees and overturns boats

Strong winds and high tides cause flooding, property damage and power outages in western counties as second storm of the weekend sweeps across the country

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 00:01
Storm Fergus: Tornado-like weather event causes extensive damage in Leitrim village

Storm Fergus: Tornado-like weather event causes extensive damage in Leitrim village

Orange warnings for wind are in place for counties Clare, Galway and Mayo

Sun Dec 10 2023 - 16:51
HSE warns of ‘extra risk’ to drug users in Cork following overdoses this week

HSE warns of ‘extra risk’ to drug users in Cork following overdoses this week

Traces found of dangerous synthetic opioid which poses risk of hospitalisation and death

Fri Dec 08 2023 - 12:24
Social media firms face fines of up to €20 million for breaches of Ireland’s first online safety code

Social media firms face fines of up to €20 million for breaches of Ireland’s first online safety code

Robust age verification technology will be required to ensure children are not exposed to pornography

Fri Dec 08 2023 - 10:04
Universities plan easier access for NI students to colleges in South

Universities plan easier access for NI students to colleges in South

Current system widely seen as penalising students in Northern Ireland by requiring them to have four A-levels

Thu Dec 07 2023 - 00:00
Four new special schools to be set up in Limerick, Meath, Wexford and Kildare in response to rising demand

Four new special schools to be set up in Limerick, Meath, Wexford and Kildare in response to rising demand

Local areas could not meet demand among students with complex needs by expanding existing schools

Wed Dec 06 2023 - 13:01
Global education results: Irish students weather Covid, but lack of high-achievers is blot on landscape

Global education results: Irish students weather Covid, but lack of high-achievers is blot on landscape

Results from OECD-run tests are encouraging for Ireland, but Asian countries are streaking ahead in maths and science

Tue Dec 05 2023 - 12:30
Irish teenagers ‘are second best in the world at reading’

Irish teenagers ‘are second best in the world at reading’

Irish 15-year-olds perform above average in maths and science, but Ireland has fewer high-achieving students in those subjects, according to tests run by OECD

Tue Dec 05 2023 - 10:00
Boys outperform girls in Leaving Cert maths - and the gap is getting wider. Why?

Boys outperform girls in Leaving Cert maths - and the gap is getting wider. Why?

Experts say an emphasis on problem-solving is a key factor, but some teachers are responding in creative ways

Tue Dec 05 2023 - 06:00
Use of seclusion in schools for pupils with ‘behaviours of concern’ to end under new guidance

Use of seclusion in schools for pupils with ‘behaviours of concern’ to end under new guidance

Physical restraint of pupils will not permitted except in crisis situations, according to draft guidelines

Sat Dec 02 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s first satellite is carried into space on rocket launched in California

Ireland’s first satellite is carried into space on rocket launched in California

Eirsat-1, which launched on board a Falcon 9 Space X rocket, is the culmination of six years of work by student and staff at UCD

Fri Dec 01 2023 - 23:45
Quality of history teaching undermined by school pressures, report finds

Quality of history teaching undermined by school pressures, report finds

History teachers in Ireland more reliant on using notes for students than most other countries

Thu Nov 30 2023 - 17:48
State exams body reviews whether to hold Leaving Cert oral exams during Easter holidays

State exams body reviews whether to hold Leaving Cert oral exams during Easter holidays

Students and teachers want return to term-time to give candidates a ‘much-needed break’

Thu Nov 30 2023 - 00:00
Teacher alleged to have shouted and pulled at autistic pupil accused of professional misconduct

Teacher alleged to have shouted and pulled at autistic pupil accused of professional misconduct

Fitness-to-teach inquiry hears school principal failed to inform pupil’s parents of allegations

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 17:27
Plans to reform research funding are ‘dangerous’, says former university president

Plans to reform research funding are ‘dangerous’, says former university president

Dr Ed Walsh says dilution of enterprise focus risks undoing ‘what has been achieved during last 25 years’

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 06:00
One third of students have ‘seriously considered’ quitting course, survey finds

One third of students have ‘seriously considered’ quitting course, survey finds

Financial pressures and personal or family reasons cited as main factors by students

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 00:01
State ‘cannot meet demand’ for youth mental health services, says Department of Education

State ‘cannot meet demand’ for youth mental health services, says Department of Education

Pupils in selected primary schools to have counselling sessions on-site under new pilot project

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 06:00
Care leavers who progress to college will have accommodation costs covered by State

Care leavers who progress to college will have accommodation costs covered by State

Rental costs a barrier for entry to higher education among young people leaving care

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 00:01
Funeral details for businessman Ben Dunne released

Funeral details for businessman Ben Dunne released

Requiem Mass for former Dunnes Stores chief executive to take place on Tuesday in west Dublin

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 21:00
Weather set to turn colder this week with sub-zero temperatures and risk of ice, sleet

Weather set to turn colder this week with sub-zero temperatures and risk of ice, sleet

Dry and cold condition look set to follow some cloudy rain with highs of 10 degrees

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 19:57
Dublin riots: Further arrests in city centre on Friday night while McEntee comes under pressure - as it happened

Dublin riots: Further arrests in city centre on Friday night while McEntee comes under pressure - as it happened

Girl (5) injured in Thursday’s knife attack remains in critical condition; Minister for Justice says gardaí are trawling 6,000 hours of CCTV footage

Fri Nov 24 2023 - 22:30
‘It shatters that sense of safety’: Psychological services to support pupils at school close to Dublin attack

‘It shatters that sense of safety’: Psychological services to support pupils at school close to Dublin attack

Fear and anxiety likely to be among issues facing students and staff who witnessed incident or its fallout

Thu Nov 23 2023 - 20:16
State risks polarisation and division as misinformation grows, warns Taoiseach

State risks polarisation and division as misinformation grows, warns Taoiseach

Varadkar praises National Economic and Social Council for evidence-based policy advice over past 50 years

Thu Nov 23 2023 - 19:42
All schools to get free solar panels to help tackle energy bills

All schools to get free solar panels to help tackle energy bills

Solar energy will cut carbon emissions and feed national grid when up to 4,000 schools are closed during summer months

Thu Nov 23 2023 - 00:01
Sharp decline in girls’ performance in higher level Leaving Cert maths

Sharp decline in girls’ performance in higher level Leaving Cert maths

Study says females ‘disadvantaged’ by changes to syllabus over past decade

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 00:15
‘Students are afraid’: Israel-Hamas war stirs tensions on Irish college campuses

‘Students are afraid’: Israel-Hamas war stirs tensions on Irish college campuses

As rhetoric heats up over links between Irish and Israeli universities, some Jewish students on campus say they feel isolated and fearful

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 00:00
Primary principals warn education system is on ‘verge of breaking’ as teacher supply issues bite

Primary principals warn education system is on ‘verge of breaking’ as teacher supply issues bite

Move to deliver smaller classes may have ‘intensified’ staff shortage problem, Department of Education secretary general says

Fri Nov 17 2023 - 14:41
More college graduates go straight into jobs as fewer opt for postgraduate studies

More college graduates go straight into jobs as fewer opt for postgraduate studies

Employment rates highest for education courses and lowest for arts and humanities

Fri Nov 17 2023 - 00:01
‘One second over and you’re disqualified’: Students compete in Ireland’s first ‘three-minute thesis’ final

‘One second over and you’re disqualified’: Students compete in Ireland’s first ‘three-minute thesis’ final

Eight PhD researchers compete against the clock to distil their niche findings into bite-sized presentations

Wed Nov 15 2023 - 18:36
Trinity invites public to help choose new name for library

Trinity invites public to help choose new name for library

Berkeley Library was ‘denamed’ last year following controversy over philosopher’s links to slavery

Wed Nov 15 2023 - 14:07
Secondary school principals forced to drop subjects in face of teacher shortages

Secondary school principals forced to drop subjects in face of teacher shortages

Almost two out of three secondary school leaders say they have unfilled vacancies

Wed Nov 15 2023 - 00:01
Five-year plan to upskill thousands of workers put on hold amid spending concerns

Five-year plan to upskill thousands of workers put on hold amid spending concerns

Pact for 21st Century Skills, funded by ‘colossal’ surplus in State training fund, was subject of discussion ahead of last month’s budget

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 06:00
Schools warn they may have to keep classes at home due to teacher shortages

Schools warn they may have to keep classes at home due to teacher shortages

Extent of struggle to fill vacant teaching posts revealed in correspondence between principals and Department of Education

Mon Nov 13 2023 - 06:00
Teachers’ unions progress talks over ‘seismic’ merger of ASTI and TUI

Teachers’ unions progress talks over ‘seismic’ merger of ASTI and TUI

New union would represent 40,000 teachers at second and third level

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 18:48
Are smartphones harming schoolchildren’s mental health? Here’s what the science says

Are smartphones harming schoolchildren’s mental health? Here’s what the science says

Parents, teachers and scientists are worried – but proving it is another matter

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 15:52
‘Unprecedented’ teacher shortages at primary level hits most vulnerable pupils

‘Unprecedented’ teacher shortages at primary level hits most vulnerable pupils

Survey reveals 800 vacant teaching posts and projects an additional lack of 1,200 more

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 00:01
Redundancies proposed in sustainability plan for Dundalk Institute of Technology

Redundancies proposed in sustainability plan for Dundalk Institute of Technology

Dundalk institute has 500 staff and 5,000 students and has been running deficits in recent years

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 06:00
State exams body defends low proportion of top grades at Junior Cycle

State exams body defends low proportion of top grades at Junior Cycle

Those achieving highest grades must demonstrate ‘high level of mastery’ of knowledge, understanding and skills

Sun Oct 29 2023 - 08:00
No blanket smartphone ban planned for schools

No blanket smartphone ban planned for schools

Guidelines to be issued at primary-level for educators and parents seeking to introduce voluntary codes

Fri Oct 27 2023 - 11:52
Taoiseach rejects claims he blindsided Tánaiste on plans for Ukrainian refugees

Taoiseach rejects claims he blindsided Tánaiste on plans for Ukrainian refugees

Tensions flared in Cabinet over a proposal to limit State accommodation to 90 days

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 20:02
Rent for thousands of State-funded student beds to be provided at ‘below market rates’

Rent for thousands of State-funded student beds to be provided at ‘below market rates’

Low interest loans expected to deliver up to 2,700 new student beds as Trinity moves to freeze rents amid affordability concerns

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 18:29
Universities to get low interest loans to build 2,700 ‘affordable’ student beds

Universities to get low interest loans to build 2,700 ‘affordable’ student beds

Simon Harris to unveil €434 million partnership between European Investment Bank and Housing Finance Agency

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 06:00
UL governing authority member resigns in bid to break impasse over election of new chancellor

UL governing authority member resigns in bid to break impasse over election of new chancellor

Proposed candidate Rose Hynes failed to reach two-thirds majority needed among governing authority members

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 21:54
‘I was given five days to leave the country’: Student at centre of deportation campaign graduates from university

‘I was given five days to leave the country’: Student at centre of deportation campaign graduates from university

Staff and students at DCU mobilised to help prevented the removal of ‘model citizen’

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 06:00
Expelled from school at 14, now she is an associate professor in education

Expelled from school at 14, now she is an associate professor in education

Dr Hannagh McGinley is just the third Traveller to be awarded a PhD in the State’s history

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 06:30
Expulsions and suspensions climb significantly at second-level schools

Expulsions and suspensions climb significantly at second-level schools

Increase follows pandemic era when numbers facing disciplinary measures fell dramatically

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 06:00
World’s oldest debating society undertakes fresh world record bid in Dublin

World’s oldest debating society undertakes fresh world record bid in Dublin

College Historical Society of Trinity College, known as The Hist, debating motion from each decade of 253-year existence

Sun Oct 22 2023 - 18:11
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