Many parents say school closures negatively impacted children - CSOPupils spending much longer learning at home this year compared to 2020Fri Feb 26 2021 - 15:18
Schools told not to use ‘mock’ exams for estimated Leaving Cert gradesMinister confirms no later date available for students unable to sit exams due to Covid-19Thu Feb 25 2021 - 21:25
Summer school plan unveiled for less well off affected by closuresAdvocacy groups urge expanded scheme for July and August in response to disruptionWed Feb 24 2021 - 17:47
Will it be safe to reopen schools? Here’s what the experts sayPublic health authorities say a phased reopening of schools can occur safelyWed Feb 24 2021 - 01:00
Schools will reopen on Monday for Leaving Certs and junior infants to second class, Minister confirmsNorma Foley says target is for returning all children to school by April 12thTue Feb 23 2021 - 18:29
Three new technological universities may be established by next yearHarris says new bodies likely in Mid-West, North-West and South-EastTue Feb 23 2021 - 17:30
When exactly will my children go back to school?Phased reopening should mean all children return to school from March 1st-April 12thTue Feb 23 2021 - 14:54
Childcare could be reopened in phases next month if Covid-19 situation continues to improve - NphetMinisters to finalise Living with Covid-19 Plan ahead of Cabinet meetingMon Feb 22 2021 - 01:00
Leaving Cert: Removing school data risked penalising some studentsTeachers may not ‘credibly engage’ with calculated grades again, official warnedMon Feb 22 2021 - 00:30
Leaving Cert 2020 calculated grades: What lessons should be learned?Newly revealed documents throw fresh light on effect of decision to omit school profilingMon Feb 22 2021 - 00:03
Covid-19: Many secondary students may not return to school until April 12thUnions expected to finalise return-to-school plan with Department officials on MondaySun Feb 21 2021 - 21:08
Public health advice allows for return of some primary classes in early MarchINTO says it expects decision on school reopening early next weekFri Feb 19 2021 - 12:34
Leaving Cert results may be withheld if there is evidence of canvassingCAO chair says grade inflation under new system could increase points for top coursesFri Feb 19 2021 - 06:00
Covid-19: Tight restrictions to remain until May, as case numbers plateauLevel 5 to stay until April, while phased return of schools to begin in MarchFri Feb 19 2021 - 01:20
Level 5 restrictions to stay until at least April despite school reopening planPhased reopening of schools set to begin in March but outdoor gatherings to remain bannedThu Feb 18 2021 - 23:33
‘I can finally breathe’: Students on plans for Leaving Cert 2021Many candidates plan to sit exams and take calculated grades this yearThu Feb 18 2021 - 18:26
Q&A: Could teacher unions’ objections derail Leaving Cert plans?Teachers’ unions have concerns over the plan but issues can be ironed outThu Feb 18 2021 - 13:57
Teachers seek further talks following ‘serious concern’ over Leaving Cert plansStudents say decision brings ‘clarity, choice and compassion’ for class of 2021Wed Feb 17 2021 - 22:34
Leaving Cert: Students to have choice between predicted grades and examsOral exams to be held during Easter holidaysWed Feb 17 2021 - 19:07
Q&A: What kind of choice will students have in this year’s Leaving Cert?Students will given the option of calculated grades and sitting written examsWed Feb 17 2021 - 17:43
Parents will be asked to sign school Covid-19 formsBan on parents congregating outside and guidance on ventilating classroomsWed Feb 17 2021 - 02:50
‘Unconstitutional’ school closures violate children’s rights, say campaignersGroups say online lessons do not translate into adequate education for all childrenWed Feb 17 2021 - 00:29
Junior Cert is likely to be cancelled to allow focus on Leaving CertTeachers’ union calls on Minister for Education to confirm exams cannot go aheadTue Feb 16 2021 - 20:50
Q&A: What is the plan for reopening schools?Primary and secondary level education likely to return on phased basis over several weeksTue Feb 16 2021 - 19:45
Government prepared to go ahead with Leaving Cert planning without ASTI supportTaoiseach pledges to ‘put students first’ in talks as virus threatens examsSat Feb 13 2021 - 00:01
ASTI agrees to further talks in bid to resolve Leaving Cert impasse‘Students have to be the number one priority’ but issue to important for union to be outside talks - TaoiseachFri Feb 12 2021 - 20:16
Q&A: What is being planned for this year’s Leaving Cert?Discussions focused on giving students option to avail of calculated grades and examsFri Feb 12 2021 - 15:13
Government hopes to get agreement on school reopening within weeksTalks with unions to focus on Leaving Cert and phased return for all school studentsFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:02
ASTI agrees to fresh talks with Foley after quitting Leaving Cert negotiationsRow threatens to derail Government plans to provide clarity to students next weekThu Feb 11 2021 - 22:03
Partial reopening of special schools ‘a mixed day’ for familiesParents worry that limited return to class may be even more disruptive for childrenThu Feb 11 2021 - 16:03
CAO points could climb if calculated grades model is used againSome high-demand courses already running at full capacity, warns CAO chairThu Feb 11 2021 - 01:00
Secondary schools to reopen to special classes on February 22nd but Leaving Cert return in balanceTUI expressed ‘strong position’ for exam class return but ASTI says plans are inadequateWed Feb 10 2021 - 20:23
‘I’ve really seen him regress’: Families prepare for special school reopeningMany parents are relieved but there is frustration over partial reopening plansWed Feb 10 2021 - 19:00
Mainstream schools set to reopen over three-week period ahead of EasterTalks get under way on alternative ‘non-exam’ option for Leaving Cert studentsTue Feb 09 2021 - 19:00
Covid-19: Mass testing in childcare centres reveals 12.5% positivity rateInfection rate higher than in schools due to younger children not adhering to the rulesSun Feb 07 2021 - 15:56
More than 550 students who sat postponed Leaving Cert to get improved CAO offersTalks get under way on alternative ‘non-exam’ option for 2021 Leaving CertSun Feb 07 2021 - 15:03
Leaving Cert plans include exams and alternative assessment optionMinister confirms planning under way for ‘two distinct processes’ for assessing studentsFri Feb 05 2021 - 17:28
Women’s hour: Trinity set to elect a female provost for the first timeAll-female shortlist of three senior academics to be officially announced on FridayFri Feb 05 2021 - 01:00
Teachers’ unions oppose ‘hybrid’ Leaving Cert proposalNumber of options considered, including choice between exams and calculated gradesTue Feb 02 2021 - 21:22
‘This wasn’t a normal Leaving Cert ’: Students react to postponed resultsWhile 40% improved on their calculated grades, most scored the same or worseTue Feb 02 2021 - 19:49
Q&A: When are schools set to fully reopen?Plan involves full reopening of primary and secondary schools prior to Easter holidaysTue Feb 02 2021 - 16:15
Sixth-year students may get choice of mix of exams and calculated gradesTeachers’ unions oppose option of assessing own students and favour exams insteadTue Feb 02 2021 - 04:42
Special education set to partially reopen from February 11thSpecial schools to open first with 50% attendance followed by special classesMon Feb 01 2021 - 17:15
Further meetings next week to discuss future of Leaving Cert examsStudents’ group says candidates must have choice between exams and calculated gradesFri Jan 29 2021 - 18:41
What ‘alternative options’ are under review for 2021 Leaving Cert?Unpublished examination options paper sheds light on choices facing GovernmentFri Jan 29 2021 - 14:46
Students who sat postponed Leaving Cert to get results next TuesdayCandidates who get improved results may be entitled to new CAO offersThu Jan 28 2021 - 13:42
Leaving Cert options announcement coming soon, says TaoiseachLabour Party calls for ‘assessed grade’ model to be offered to all Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle studentsWed Jan 27 2021 - 16:20
Ministers optimistic Leaving Cert exams will go ahead this yearCabinet on Tuesday discussed phased plan to reopen schoolsWed Jan 27 2021 - 01:00
Talks resume hoping to reopen schools on phased basis from mid-FebruaryTánaiste says special education likely to be followed by primary, exam years and othersTue Jan 26 2021 - 12:37
New building for Greystones school operating out of tennis clubhouseSite on the edge of Co Wicklow town secured for new 1,000-pupil secondary schoolMon Jan 25 2021 - 07:45
