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Pandemic led some parents to delay children’s school start, report finds

Pandemic led some parents to delay children’s school start, report finds

Projected oversupply of primary teachers could allow for reduction of class sizes

Wed Aug 18 2021 - 03:00
Many ‘high risk’ teachers to be recalled to classrooms following vaccination

Many ‘high risk’ teachers to be recalled to classrooms following vaccination

More than 1,400 were permitted to work remotely last year due to health concerns

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 19:29
Homeschooling applications climb to record high

Homeschooling applications climb to record high

More parents opting to educate children at home

Mon Aug 16 2021 - 01:32
Covid-19: Teachers will not be required to show proof of jab

Covid-19: Teachers will not be required to show proof of jab

Unions to call for unvaccinated pregnant staff to be allowed work remotely

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 15:56
Many unvaccinated pregnant teachers fear return to classroom

Many unvaccinated pregnant teachers fear return to classroom

Revised health guidelines say it is safe for most pregnant staff to attend the workplace

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 17:47
Pop-up vaccine centres in colleges planned to boost student uptake

Pop-up vaccine centres in colleges planned to boost student uptake

Universities planning for blend of on-campus teaching and remote learning from autumn

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 04:02
‘I never thought this day would come’: Trinity first to resume on-campus graduations

‘I never thought this day would come’: Trinity first to resume on-campus graduations

No handshakes, but delight among students who graduate a year later than planned

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 20:28
Classrooms to get carbon dioxide monitors as part of safe school reopening plans

Classrooms to get carbon dioxide monitors as part of safe school reopening plans

Teachers up to 14 weeks pregnant may resume in-school teaching under new guidance

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 18:21
Vaccination not mandatory for college campus access from September

Vaccination not mandatory for college campus access from September

Students will need to show proof of vaccination to avail of college canteens or bars

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 01:00
Q&A: Will record A-level give UK students the edge in CAO points race?

Q&A: Will record A-level give UK students the edge in CAO points race?

More than half of A-level entries in Northern Ireland have been awarded top grades

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 17:59
What would the effect be of a primary-teacher oversupply?

What would the effect be of a primary-teacher oversupply?

Projections suggest primary sector facing surplus of 13,000 teachers by 2030

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 01:00
Hundreds of special-needs children unable to access school places

Hundreds of special-needs children unable to access school places

Campaigners call for reform of ‘broken’ system for pupils with complex needs

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 19:22
Luxury home owners take legal action over plan to build schools

Luxury home owners take legal action over plan to build schools

Gated community claims part-ownership of Citywest land earmarked for development

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 17:43
Leaving Cert economics: Topical paper features Airpods, Brexit and tracker mortgages

Leaving Cert economics: Topical paper features Airpods, Brexit and tracker mortgages

First exam based on new syllabus is fair but challenging, say teachers

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 15:16
Leaving Cert design & communication graphics: ‘Fantastic choice for students’

Leaving Cert design & communication graphics: ‘Fantastic choice for students’

Excellent variety of questions allowed candidates play to their strengths, say teachers

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 14:15
Leaving Cert accounting: Something for everyone in a ‘very straightforward’ exam

Leaving Cert accounting: Something for everyone in a ‘very straightforward’ exam

Additional choice this year significantly eased time pressure for candidates

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 18:46
Leaving Cert physics: Searching questions but plenty of choice

Leaving Cert physics: Searching questions but plenty of choice

Students face ‘real world’ questions on cooler boxes, radios and mobile phones

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 13:30
Physical distancing and pods to remain in schools after summer

Physical distancing and pods to remain in schools after summer

Infection prevention and control measures in schools to remain in place

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 11:10
Dáil group hears of children refusing to go back to school

Dáil group hears of children refusing to go back to school

Authorities now dealing with more school refusal cases since reopening earlier this year

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 22:17
Record 7,000 applicants seek to take part in Erasmus programmes

Record 7,000 applicants seek to take part in Erasmus programmes

Surge in application numbers as learners ‘locked out by lockdown’ seek to travel

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 16:16
Exam body vows to address quality of Leaving Cert orals to ‘greatest extent possible’

Exam body vows to address quality of Leaving Cert orals to ‘greatest extent possible’

Examiners say siginificant numbers of students marked down ‘through no fault of their own’

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 20:13
Examiner speaks out: ‘I can’t remain silent. Students were unfairly disadvantaged’

Examiner speaks out: ‘I can’t remain silent. Students were unfairly disadvantaged’

Shortcomings in oral exams undermine fairness, openness and accountability

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 19:00
Leaving Cert oral students marked down ‘through no fault of their own’

Leaving Cert oral students marked down ‘through no fault of their own’

Examiners say they were instructed not to flag concerns over shortcomings in the interviews

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 01:43
School distributes antigen tests to Leaving Cert students amid Covid fears

School distributes antigen tests to Leaving Cert students amid Covid fears

Leaving Cert exams get under way with public health measures in place

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 00:32
Leaving Cert: Schools confident students will respect Covid measures as exams get under way

Leaving Cert: Schools confident students will respect Covid measures as exams get under way

Some 55,000 students expected to sit written exams, which begin today

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 03:00
Grade inflation undermining quality of university degrees, President Higgins warns

Grade inflation undermining quality of university degrees, President Higgins warns

Academic freedom and breadth of teaching at universities under threat, says President

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 22:11
Irish universities slip down world rankings as Trinity retains 101st place

Irish universities slip down world rankings as Trinity retains 101st place

Rising student numbers and freeze on staffing a factor behind drop in performance

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 21:00
College campus reopening plan to allow large lectures, sports activity and societies

College campus reopening plan to allow large lectures, sports activity and societies

Students to have monthly-payment option for accommodation in case of fourth wave

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 07:12
More Leaving Cert students set to miss exams following Covid-19 cases

More Leaving Cert students set to miss exams following Covid-19 cases

Harris says there is a ‘huge need’ to review Leaving Cert after pandemic ends

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 19:35
Spectators at trial sports events must abide by new code of conduct

Spectators at trial sports events must abide by new code of conduct

Attendees must wear face masks, remain seated and stay within social bubbles

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 19:00
Students to receive CAO offers four days after Leaving Cert results

Students to receive CAO offers four days after Leaving Cert results

Applicants will have less than a week to accept round one college offers

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 13:41
Oversupply of primary teachers may ‘enable lower class sizes’

Oversupply of primary teachers may ‘enable lower class sizes’

Fresh data show fall in pupil numbers could mean 13,000 extra teachers by end of decade

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 19:21
Primary schools face oversupply of 13,000 teachers by end of decade

Primary schools face oversupply of 13,000 teachers by end of decade

Plan to retrain primary teachers as special education tutors at second level

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 03:30
Leaving Cert students must wait until September 3rd to get results

Leaving Cert students must wait until September 3rd to get results

Some third-level institutions to delay enrolment of first years due to later results date

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 17:33
Thousands who lost jobs to get free training in digital skills under recovery plan

Thousands who lost jobs to get free training in digital skills under recovery plan

Retrofitting homes to be focus of re-training and new bid to tackle student digital divide

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 19:02
Teachers set to run remote classes during future school closures

Teachers set to run remote classes during future school closures

Failure to cooperate with reforms would trigger pay freezes for union members

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 18:45
Twelve big ideas for the future of education

Twelve big ideas for the future of education

The Government has pledged to establish a citizens’ assembly to reform the education system – but what issues should we address? We asked a dozen public figures in the arts, media, business and education for their views

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 00:00
Trinity gets €30m in largest ever third level individual philanthropic donation

Trinity gets €30m in largest ever third level individual philanthropic donation

Eric and Barbara Kinsella give funds for development of new Trinity East campus

Mon May 31 2021 - 07:00
Languages to be introduced to primary schools on pilot basis

Languages to be introduced to primary schools on pilot basis

Pupils in more than 100 schools to learn foreign languages from third class

Mon May 31 2021 - 00:01
Third-level colleges planning for ‘significant increase in on-site activity’

Third-level colleges planning for ‘significant increase in on-site activity’

Survey finds many students feel disconnect from college, and have had issues finding work spaces

Mon May 31 2021 - 00:01
Poorly ventilated schools to get air monitors, cleaners under updated guidance

Poorly ventilated schools to get air monitors, cleaners under updated guidance

Move highlights unsuitability of many schools for modern era, say teachers

Fri May 28 2021 - 18:02
Virtual graduations and dance challenges: Schools mark end of turbulent year

Virtual graduations and dance challenges: Schools mark end of turbulent year

Mixed emotions for Leaving Cert students who have missed out on key milestones

Fri May 28 2021 - 16:39
Jones Engineering's chairman and his wife donate €30m to Trinity College Dublin

Jones Engineering's chairman and his wife donate €30m to Trinity College Dublin

Eric Kinsella and wife Barbara make largest single philanthropic donation in Ireland

Thu May 27 2021 - 07:00
Parents’ alarm over low take-up of summer catch-up programme for vulnerable pupils

Parents’ alarm over low take-up of summer catch-up programme for vulnerable pupils

Government says it is working with schools to provide necessary resources and supports

Wed May 26 2021 - 18:47
Parents ‘bubble-wrapping’ children may damage mental health, committee told

Parents ‘bubble-wrapping’ children may damage mental health, committee told

Schools face rising ‘interpersonal issues’ which often occur on social media

Tue May 25 2021 - 19:08
New technological university for the Midlands is named

New technological university for the Midlands is named

Third level institution is to be established from merger of Limerick IT and Athlone IT

Tue May 25 2021 - 13:16
How coronavirus has shaped this year’s Leaving Cert students

How coronavirus has shaped this year’s Leaving Cert students

Anxious, resilient and grateful: for many it has been a time of growth and reflection

Mon May 24 2021 - 00:30
SF calls for fines for lobbying teachers over children’s Leaving Cert results

SF calls for fines for lobbying teachers over children’s Leaving Cert results

‘No penalty’ for parents in draft laws, which provide for withholding students’ results only

Mon May 24 2021 - 00:30
Plan to form technological university for the west moves a step closer

Plan to form technological university for the west moves a step closer

GMIT, Letterkenny IT and IT Sligo submit bid to create new university in January 2022

Fri May 21 2021 - 19:18
Ireland increases overseas aid as part of global drive to boost education access

Ireland increases overseas aid as part of global drive to boost education access

Colm Brophy says aid budget rising this year, despite the economic shock from Covid-19

Wed May 19 2021 - 19:59
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