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Mind the gap: Affluent students have firm grip on top university courses

Mind the gap: Affluent students have firm grip on top university courses

Despite access initiatives, a large divide remains between rich and poor at third level

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 00:00
Taoiseach to make formal State apology over smear test controversy

Taoiseach to make formal State apology over smear test controversy

Hundreds of women with cervical cancer not told for years of audit findings

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 20:52
ASTI to ballot over timing of teacher meetings during school day

ASTI to ballot over timing of teacher meetings during school day

Move could lead to drop tuition time for thousands of secondary students

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 20:43
McHugh softens stance on amount of time schools must study history

McHugh softens stance on amount of time schools must study history

Minister for Education previously said history must be taught for same duration as English, maths and Irish

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 19:57
Making history mandatory will squeeze other subjects – principals

Making history mandatory will squeeze other subjects – principals

School leaders say Minister’s move will have an impact on junior cycle reform

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 01:27
‘Ever-expanding workload’ turning teachers off becoming principals

‘Ever-expanding workload’ turning teachers off becoming principals

Schools struggling to attract applicants for vacant positions, representative group says

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 00:00
Traveller history to be ‘obligatory’ in schools if new Bill passed

Traveller history to be ‘obligatory’ in schools if new Bill passed

Minister expresses concerns over the draft legislation as Seanad votes to pass it

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 00:00
Children and parents in shock after Coolock school destroyed by fire

Children and parents in shock after Coolock school destroyed by fire

Six fire engines called to scene after blaze rips through building at about 6am in the morning

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 18:24
Leaving Cert ‘should have greater focus’ on work experience

Leaving Cert ‘should have greater focus’ on work experience

Concern expressed over lack of ‘rigorous and attractive’ vocational segment in senior cycle

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 06:00
ASTI warns against senior cycle reform until Junior Cycle changes are evaluated

ASTI warns against senior cycle reform until Junior Cycle changes are evaluated

Teacher’s union says many teachers are ‘overwhelmed’ by recent changes

Tue Oct 15 2019 - 16:44
European alliance for academics at risk to be based out of Maynooth University

European alliance for academics at risk to be based out of Maynooth University

Initiative will source temporary posts for scholars in countries such as Syria and Turkey

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 00:45
Cost of school transport for special needs pupils to exceed €100m

Cost of school transport for special needs pupils to exceed €100m

Lack of local school places for special needs pupils a key factor behind increase

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 06:00
Government urged to clarify impact of ‘missing millions’ on education budget

Government urged to clarify impact of ‘missing millions’ on education budget

McHugh insists cut will ‘not impact’ on delivery of thousands of school places next year

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 16:29
TUI overwhelmingly votes to back industrial action over two-tier pay

TUI overwhelmingly votes to back industrial action over two-tier pay

Teachers’ union says members have ‘run out of patience’

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 20:40
Cut to capital budget will ‘not affect’ plans for thousands of new school places

Cut to capital budget will ‘not affect’ plans for thousands of new school places

Millions of euro from capital education budget diverted into teaching supports

Wed Oct 09 2019 - 21:25
Hundreds of new teachers to keep pace with growing school population

Hundreds of new teachers to keep pace with growing school population

Budget 2020: Focus on special needs and small schools, with capitation to increase by 2.5 per cent

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 17:58
Cork IT will not have to take on IT Tralee debt if merged, Minister pledge

Cork IT will not have to take on IT Tralee debt if merged, Minister pledge

Government ‘committed to the continued provision of higher education in Kerry ’

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 03:43
Many State-run secondary schools obliged to employ chaplains

Many State-run secondary schools obliged to employ chaplains

Numerous State schools being inspected by diocesan examiners, report indicates

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 03:00
Catholic practices ‘normalised’ in many multidenominational State schools

Catholic practices ‘normalised’ in many multidenominational State schools

Church officials seeking information on number of religion classes taught in schools

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 03:00
State schools and religion: ‘We’re changing in the same way as society is’

State schools and religion: ‘We’re changing in the same way as society is’

Lucan Community College no longer records pupils’ religion and has no faith-based events

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 02:02
UK professor warns state of Irish higher education a ‘national crisis’

UK professor warns state of Irish higher education a ‘national crisis’

Colleges will plummet further down rankings unless action taken, says Hugh Brady

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 17:14
Junior Cert results out Friday show high failure rate in higher level history

Junior Cert results out Friday show high failure rate in higher level history

More than 64,000 students due to receive results, almost a month later than scheduled

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 06:00
Parents urged to talk about alcohol risk with teens ahead of Junior Cert results

Parents urged to talk about alcohol risk with teens ahead of Junior Cert results

Teenagers need parents to steer them in the right direction, says health expert

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 18:40
Health service expected to get bailout this year of over €300m

Health service expected to get bailout this year of over €300m

Reports of Government tensions over next year’s education budget due to costs of pay, pensions

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 02:34
Storm Lorenzo: Schools urged to close if there is risk to students

Storm Lorenzo: Schools urged to close if there is risk to students

Department says schools should make closure decisions based on their own judgment

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 16:42
Trinity considering plan to cut 3,000 places for Irish students

Trinity considering plan to cut 3,000 places for Irish students

Move would lead to increase in CAO points for courses at Dublin city centre university

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 16:28
Trinity College seeks female nominees to join collection of 40 male busts

Trinity College seeks female nominees to join collection of 40 male busts

Provost says it is time for sculptures in Long Room library to better represent diversity

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 14:36
McHugh rules out giving special status to other Junior Cycle subjects

McHugh rules out giving special status to other Junior Cycle subjects

State schools say move to make history mandatory will decrease options for students

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 21:05
Making history mandatory will be popular - but could damage Junior Cycle reforms

Making history mandatory will be popular - but could damage Junior Cycle reforms

Principals fear decision could hamper efforts to engage some of the hardest-to-reach pupils

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 11:58
Special status planned for history in junior cycle

Special status planned for history in junior cycle

Decision amounts to rejection of advice given by State advisory body on the curriculum

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 08:03
Schools to notify social services when pupils on reduced hours

Schools to notify social services when pupils on reduced hours

Campaigners say vulnerable pupils excluded from education through short school days

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 01:51
Universities told to find spaces for 35 students without college places

Universities told to find spaces for 35 students without college places

Some students told there were no college places this year after they secured places following Leaving Cert upgrades

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 20:35
How climate-action children are winning over parents

How climate-action children are winning over parents

‘Iona’s always giving out to me about driving, this year we decided not to do any air travel’

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 01:00
Up to 1,000 school secretaries to stage work stoppage over ‘precarious’ conditions

Up to 1,000 school secretaries to stage work stoppage over ‘precarious’ conditions

Fórsa warns of ‘significant’ work-to-rule action by secretaries following the protest

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 00:05
Growing student interest in apprenticeships stands out at this year’s Higher Options

Growing student interest in apprenticeships stands out at this year’s Higher Options

Thousands of students get chance to quiz colleges in person about study options

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 18:27
Google defends online safety role after fine over children’s privacy

Google defends online safety role after fine over children’s privacy

Google chief visits Dublin to announce €1 million grant for charity Barnardos

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 19:22
Almost 3,000 Leaving Cert results upgraded in record year

Almost 3,000 Leaving Cert results upgraded in record year

Hundreds of students set to receive higher CAO offers following successful appeals

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 06:00
Government gives €5m in emergency funding to keep IT Tralee afloat

Government gives €5m in emergency funding to keep IT Tralee afloat

Money needed to ensure ‘stability’ of third-level institution with 2,800 students

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 02:58
Changes in world of work are ‘destabilising and dangerous’

Changes in world of work are ‘destabilising and dangerous’

International Labour Organisation director general warns of growing inequality

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 00:09
Government urged to reverse cuts in third level funding

Government urged to reverse cuts in third level funding

Student numbers set to grow by 40,000 over coming decade, Oireachtas committee told

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 19:51
Archbishop shocked that food banks used by some schools

Archbishop shocked that food banks used by some schools

Diarmuid Martin warns Irish education system remains ‘marked by inequality’

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 19:30
Catholic school backs ‘homework pass’ for attending religious event

Catholic school backs ‘homework pass’ for attending religious event

Atheist parent alleges son discriminated against for not attending Communion choir

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 03:45
Parents finding it ‘impossible’ to opt children out of religion education

Parents finding it ‘impossible’ to opt children out of religion education

Constitution gives parents a right to withdraw their child from religion classes

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 00:41
20 ‘inspirational’ teachers shortlisted for new national award

20 ‘inspirational’ teachers shortlisted for new national award

New initiative aims to recognise contribution of the teaching profession to society

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 18:55
Review to begin into fast-track school building programme

Review to begin into fast-track school building programme

Academics to examine use of ‘design and build’ construction model abroad

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 02:29
Schools ‘misusing’ special needs teachers, say parents

Schools ‘misusing’ special needs teachers, say parents

Department investigates more than 50 cases of ‘potentially inappropriate’ use of resources

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 02:04
Mandatory purchase of iPads for school ‘forcing’ parents into debt

Mandatory purchase of iPads for school ‘forcing’ parents into debt

No financial support towards €800 cost of devices, Oireachtas committee hears

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 17:01
Parents welcome change of patron for two Dublin secondary schools

Parents welcome change of patron for two Dublin secondary schools

Educate Together in new partnership to run schools in Cabra and Crumlin

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 21:02
Most secondary school girls face ‘confidence gap’ over science, technology and maths

Most secondary school girls face ‘confidence gap’ over science, technology and maths

Survey shows many feel there are easier ways to get CAO points than studying Stem

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 20:12
Trinity College Dublin drops 44 places in world university rankings

Trinity College Dublin drops 44 places in world university rankings

Sharp decline in Times Higher Education rankings sparks call for urgent State funding

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 19:04
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