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Several private schools to provide special classes in drive to become ‘truly inclusive’

Several private schools to provide special classes in drive to become ‘truly inclusive’

Spiritans say new special school in south Dublin forms part of congregation’s ‘mission for the future’

Fri Sept 08 2023 - 12:24
 New special school opens in south Dublin: ‘It’s very emotional. We never thought it would happen’

New special school opens in south Dublin: ‘It’s very emotional. We never thought it would happen’

South Dublin is traditionally underserved by special education. It may be the first of several to be established on the grounds of prestigious Spiritan-run schools

Fri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00
UK return to EU Horizon programme significant boost for science research, says Irish universities

UK return to EU Horizon programme significant boost for science research, says Irish universities

Move paves the way for a bright future in research and innovation across Europe, Trinity provost believes

Thu Sept 07 2023 - 16:44
New maths curriculum for primary pupils puts emphasis on ‘playfulness’

New maths curriculum for primary pupils puts emphasis on ‘playfulness’

Computational thinking and financial literacy form part of blueprint to replace 24-year-old syllabus

Thu Sept 07 2023 - 12:51
Principal suspended from second level school as gardaí investigate abuse allegations

Principal suspended from second level school as gardaí investigate abuse allegations

Move follows letter of complaint signed by staff members who say vulnerable students mistreated

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 12:14
Harmful effects of social media witnessed ‘daily’ in schools, says Minister for Education

Harmful effects of social media witnessed ‘daily’ in schools, says Minister for Education

Norma Foley says young people in Ireland are among ‘our most voracious’ online users, as new CyberSafeKids report published

Tue Sept 05 2023 - 20:07
One in five college students experienced bullying in past year, survey finds

One in five college students experienced bullying in past year, survey finds

Simon Harris describes findings as ‘alarming wake-up call’ for education authorities

Tue Sept 05 2023 - 17:25
‘Stressful’ and ‘selective’: OECD warns about Leaving Cert grade inflation and CAO process

‘Stressful’ and ‘selective’: OECD warns about Leaving Cert grade inflation and CAO process

Controlling grade inflation is important to protect integrity of results, report finds

Sat Sept 02 2023 - 05:00
‘Intense stress and pressure’: OECD report may provide signpost for Leaving Cert reform

‘Intense stress and pressure’: OECD report may provide signpost for Leaving Cert reform

Ireland has a high performing but pressurised system of exams which may be fuelling a fear of failure among some students

Sat Sept 02 2023 - 05:00
CAO 2023: Despite bumper grades, points fell across most courses. Why?

CAO 2023: Despite bumper grades, points fell across most courses. Why?

A decrease in higher level maths grades was likely a factor behind a drop in college entry requirements

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 21:00
Colleges explore quota to boost student numbers from North following drop-off in numbers

Colleges explore quota to boost student numbers from North following drop-off in numbers

Grade inflation and late release of Leaving Cert results blamed on decline in students moving south of Border

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 20:52
CAO 2023: Most applicants secure first choices as points drop in nursing, medicine

CAO 2023: Most applicants secure first choices as points drop in nursing, medicine

Significant reduction in number of courses where random selection was used

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 19:34
CAO 2023: Points down for 60% of courses including medicine and nursing

CAO 2023: Points down for 60% of courses including medicine and nursing

CAO offers: Estimated 80 per cent of college applicants will likely secure one of their top-three course preferences

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 17:26
CAO 2023: Points for nursing, medicine and health courses may drop

CAO 2023: Points for nursing, medicine and health courses may drop

Despite inflated grades, extra places and falling demand may see some health courses fall

Wed Aug 30 2023 - 05:00
‘The teacher opened my shirt and touched my chest’: Survey reveals sexually inappropriate behaviour by teachers

‘The teacher opened my shirt and touched my chest’: Survey reveals sexually inappropriate behaviour by teachers

Study records experiences of more than 200 respondents who attended second level

Tue Aug 29 2023 - 16:47
CAO 2023: Half of college applicants likely to get first choice despite high points

CAO 2023: Half of college applicants likely to get first choice despite high points

Universities expect to use lottery to select hopefuls for several high-point courses such as dentistry and economics & finance

Mon Aug 28 2023 - 05:00
‘Our children start school tomorrow. It’s chaos’: Families told no buses available

‘Our children start school tomorrow. It’s chaos’: Families told no buses available

Bus Éireann says it is working to source transport in localities where there are difficulties with a ‘small number’ of contracted services

Sun Aug 27 2023 - 19:19
Leaving Cert 2023: Universities may use lotteries for high-points courses as official criticises ‘populist’ grade inflation

Leaving Cert 2023: Universities may use lotteries for high-points courses as official criticises ‘populist’ grade inflation

Norma Foley defends decision to keep results at a record high out out of ‘fairness’ for students

Sat Aug 26 2023 - 05:00
Leaving Cert 2023: Foley defends decision to inflate grades amid warning over ‘credibility’ of results

Leaving Cert 2023: Foley defends decision to inflate grades amid warning over ‘credibility’ of results

Minister for Education says move to keep grades at record-high level of recent years was out of ‘fairness’ to students

Fri Aug 25 2023 - 19:20
Leaving Cert results: Warning over ‘credibility’ of students’ inflated grades

Leaving Cert results: Warning over ‘credibility’ of students’ inflated grades

Many celebrate CAO points haul as 2023 grades are inflated by almost 8%

Fri Aug 25 2023 - 15:21
Leaving Cert 2023: Irish students’ inflated grades increasingly out of line with rest of Europe

Leaving Cert 2023: Irish students’ inflated grades increasingly out of line with rest of Europe

It may make this year’s Leaving Cert students happy, but there are downsides to locking in higher grades

Fri Aug 25 2023 - 07:00
Leaving Cert results 2023: Grades inflated to match last year’s record levels

Leaving Cert results 2023: Grades inflated to match last year’s record levels

Marks artificially lifted by almost 8% following direction from Norma Foley out of ‘fairness’ for students

Fri Aug 25 2023 - 06:00
Leaving Cert 2023: Drop in top higher level maths grades amid criticism of ‘unfair’ paper

Leaving Cert 2023: Drop in top higher level maths grades amid criticism of ‘unfair’ paper

Maths paper one exam drew heavy criticism for being excessively hard and unfair

Fri Aug 25 2023 - 06:00
Call for tougher Leaving Cert grading as university dropout rates climb

Call for tougher Leaving Cert grading as university dropout rates climb

Results for 60,000 students on Friday likely to remain significantly higher than before pandemic

Thu Aug 24 2023 - 05:00
Hundreds of teaching posts unfilled a week before schools reopen

Hundreds of teaching posts unfilled a week before schools reopen

Second level schools forced to hire unqualified staff to fill key subjects, says principals’ group

Wed Aug 23 2023 - 00:00
Should the State continue to provide €112m a year to private schools?

Should the State continue to provide €112m a year to private schools?

As enrolments in sector climb to a new high, Opposition parties want taxpayer funding to be phased out

Mon Aug 21 2023 - 05:00
Private school numbers climb to highest on record

Private school numbers climb to highest on record

Enrolments surpass peak last seen prior to the economic crash in 2008

Mon Aug 21 2023 - 05:00
Abolition of €3,000 contribution fee and higher third-level student grants considered

Abolition of €3,000 contribution fee and higher third-level student grants considered

Emergency student accommodation fund and increases in Susi grants under consideration

Mon Aug 21 2023 - 00:01
‘You can spot the children who read books and aren’t on screens’: Waterford schools plan no-smartphone code for pupils

‘You can spot the children who read books and aren’t on screens’: Waterford schools plan no-smartphone code for pupils

Primary schools say move prompted by pupils’ shorter attention spans and rising anxiety levels

Fri Aug 18 2023 - 16:42
Second-level teachers allowed to work up to 140 extra hours to plug staffing gaps

Second-level teachers allowed to work up to 140 extra hours to plug staffing gaps

Schools report difficulties hiring teachers in key subjects such as Irish, maths, home economics, woodwork and metal work

Tue Aug 15 2023 - 05:00
Parents on ‘voluntary contributions’ and charges: ‘If you don’t pay, there’s no locker or school journal’

Parents on ‘voluntary contributions’ and charges: ‘If you don’t pay, there’s no locker or school journal’

Despite the introduction of free schoolbooks at primary level, many parents say they still face crippling back-to-school costs

Sat Aug 12 2023 - 05:00
Targeted mortgage relief on cards for Budget 2024, Varadkar says

Targeted mortgage relief on cards for Budget 2024, Varadkar says

Government considering bringing back mortgage interest aid for those ‘in financial distress’ following surge in rates

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 05:00
Parents cannot be compelled to pay voluntary contributions to schools - Norma Foley

Parents cannot be compelled to pay voluntary contributions to schools - Norma Foley

Free schoolbooks for second level students is being considered as part of Budget talks

Thu Aug 10 2023 - 14:15
Parents pay €28m in ‘voluntary contributions’ to plug gaps in school finances

Parents pay €28m in ‘voluntary contributions’ to plug gaps in school finances

Schools say they are forced to levy charges due to gap in State funding to meet everyday expenses

Thu Aug 10 2023 - 05:00
‘It’s like winning the lottery’: Relief as Government pledges financial support for Ukrainian college applicants

‘It’s like winning the lottery’: Relief as Government pledges financial support for Ukrainian college applicants

Up to 700 Ukrainian students in Ireland faced uncertainty over access to student grants and free fees

Tue Aug 08 2023 - 19:04
Large class sizes, reduced support, precarious work: impact of third-level recruitment restrictions

Large class sizes, reduced support, precarious work: impact of third-level recruitment restrictions

Simon Harris says recruitment of 1,500 staff will lower student-staff ratios in colleges

Tue Aug 01 2023 - 06:00
Universities to hire more than 1,500 staff to tackle large class sizes

Universities to hire more than 1,500 staff to tackle large class sizes

Lecturers say hiring restrictions have led to worse student-staff ratios, reduced access to tutorials and limited access to supports for vulnerable learners

Tue Aug 01 2023 - 06:00
Number of students doing PLC courses falls despite policies to tackle ‘obsession’ with CAO points

Number of students doing PLC courses falls despite policies to tackle ‘obsession’ with CAO points

Signs of recovery in 2022 when number of new entrants rose slightly for the first time in several years

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 05:30
Schools seeking ‘voluntary contributions’ of up to €350 from parents

Schools seeking ‘voluntary contributions’ of up to €350 from parents

Norma Foley says no compulsion should be placed on any parent to pay

Mon Jul 17 2023 - 05:00
RTÉ to ask Ryan Tubridy to pay back €150,000 over outstanding Renault appearances

RTÉ to ask Ryan Tubridy to pay back €150,000 over outstanding Renault appearances

RTÉ crisis: Tubridy not being paid an RTÉ salary as of this week, DG Kevin Bakhurst tells PAC

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 13:52
‘No smartphone’ policy for primary students could be extended to all schools, says Minister for Education

‘No smartphone’ policy for primary students could be extended to all schools, says Minister for Education

Parents and children are terrified by the ‘wild west world of phones’, says Norma Foley

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 05:00
‘Staggering’ surplus in State training fund may be used to boost workers’ skills in face of AI threat

‘Staggering’ surplus in State training fund may be used to boost workers’ skills in face of AI threat

Simon Harris says €1.5 billion surplus could be used to help upskill or reskill thousands of employees

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 16:46
Sex education classes to be mandatory for Leaving Cert students

Sex education classes to be mandatory for Leaving Cert students

New curriculum will be taught in a way that fully integrates LGBTQ+ identities, relationships and families and reflects them in teaching

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 08:00
Universities offering micro-credential courses aimed at upskilling employees

Universities offering micro-credential courses aimed at upskilling employees

Sustainability, digital transformation and fintech among short online courses on offer

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 00:01
CAO 2023: Applications up for engineering, law and architecture, while numbers dip for medicine and health

CAO 2023: Applications up for engineering, law and architecture, while numbers dip for medicine and health

Drop in health applications as Covid-era interest in sector among school leavers continues to wane

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 22:05
As it happened: Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly issue blistering defence of pay arrangements at Oireachtas committees

As it happened: Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly issue blistering defence of pay arrangements at Oireachtas committees

Presenter and his agent disputed broadcaster’s account of payments during six hours of questioning at Oireachtas hearings

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 20:36
Titanic sub: Five on board died after ‘catastrophic implosion’ of craft – US coast guard

Titanic sub: Five on board died after ‘catastrophic implosion’ of craft – US coast guard

Expedition operator OceanGate released statement on Thursday paying tribute to crew members after ‘major pieces of debris’ found near Titanic wreck

Thu Jun 22 2023 - 22:06
Plan to ‘unblock’ more than 1,100 student apartments at UCD with State funding

Plan to ‘unblock’ more than 1,100 student apartments at UCD with State funding

New bid to create thousands of additional student beds on technological university campuses for the first time

Thu Jun 22 2023 - 17:33
‘Fewer’ Irish students will need to study abroad under plans to boost output of doctors, nurses and vets

‘Fewer’ Irish students will need to study abroad under plans to boost output of doctors, nurses and vets

Third level expansion plans could see 5,000 additional university places over ‘coming years’

Wed Jun 21 2023 - 19:03
Third-level expansion plan to boost supply of doctors, nurses, vets and dentists

Third-level expansion plan to boost supply of doctors, nurses, vets and dentists

Up to 5,000 new college places may lead to reduction in CAO points and fewer students travelling abroad

Wed Jun 21 2023 - 05:00
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