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Irish universities tread water while rivals make waves

Irish universities tread water while rivals make waves

Steady performance no longer good enough in competitive world of global education

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 19:00
No figures on shortage of special needs school places, says McHugh

No figures on shortage of special needs school places, says McHugh

Lack of official engagement a central challenge for families, says charity

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 18:08
Schools which fail to consult parents may be ‘named and shamed’

Schools which fail to consult parents may be ‘named and shamed’

Law to set up ‘customer service charter’ may not, however, commence for another two years

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 14:48
Young people in Ireland among world’s most educated

Young people in Ireland among world’s most educated

OECD report shows Irish degree-holders earn signifant wage premium

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 12:25
Legal threat over Leaving Cert appeals in south Dublin schools

Legal threat over Leaving Cert appeals in south Dublin schools

Parents of pupils say their marks were unfairly reduced

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 02:04
Barnardos warns of record demand among vulnerable children

Barnardos warns of record demand among vulnerable children

Children’s charity says waiting lists are the result of 16% increase in demand for supports

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 00:00
More than 7,000 unqualified staff employed to plug teaching gaps

More than 7,000 unqualified staff employed to plug teaching gaps

School management bodies say there are growing difficulties recruiting teachers

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 03:00
Islamic body seeks to become patron of new school in west Dublin

Islamic body seeks to become patron of new school in west Dublin

Various patron body bids to run six new secondary schools to be voted on by parents

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 00:07
McHugh says use of reduced timetables for vulnerable pupils is ‘unacceptable’

McHugh says use of reduced timetables for vulnerable pupils is ‘unacceptable’

Minister stops short of taking new steps to monitor or restrict the practice

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 17:23
‘My son is in third class but finishes at the same time as junior infants’

‘My son is in third class but finishes at the same time as junior infants’

Scott Saunders is on a reduced timetable due to the lack of an appropriate school place

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 02:52
Without training, ‘there’s a lack of understanding’ of children’s needs

Without training, ‘there’s a lack of understanding’ of children’s needs

Kaiden Cunningham was placed on reduced hours at school before being expelled

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 02:04
Short school days: A quiet, hidden practice

Short school days: A quiet, hidden practice

The practice, involving families with little voice, is almost certainly illegal in most cases

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 01:00
Schools ‘illegally’ imposing short school days on vulnerable children

Schools ‘illegally’ imposing short school days on vulnerable children

One in four children with disabilities and behaviour issues are on curbed timetables

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 00:42
Row over move to designate new schools as Gaelscoileanna

Row over move to designate new schools as Gaelscoileanna

Irish language groups welcome move but Educate Together says parents’ choice will be ‘restricted’

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 01:00
‘Obsession’ with third level means further education bypassed

‘Obsession’ with third level means further education bypassed

Incoming Solas chief hopes to include vocational ‘taster’ courses in secondary schools

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 02:24
Protest over ‘postcode inequality’ in accessing multidenominational schools

Protest over ‘postcode inequality’ in accessing multidenominational schools

Parents in Dublin 8 and 12 say they will be unable to access school on their doorstep

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 20:24
Irish exemptions to be made available in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Irish exemptions to be made available in ‘exceptional circumstances’

New directive for pupils receives mixed response from education groups

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 18:10
State to invest nearly €100m in five third-level building projects

State to invest nearly €100m in five third-level building projects

Higher-education construction schemes to generate 14,000 more places when complete

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 09:00
Surge in Leaving Cert students appealing grades

Surge in Leaving Cert students appealing grades

Number hits record high amid greater awareness and online access to exam scripts

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 06:00
Traffic congestion outside schools poses ‘incredibly dangerous’ risks to children

Traffic congestion outside schools poses ‘incredibly dangerous’ risks to children

Road Safety Authority distributes free high-visibility vests to children starting school

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 18:52
First day of school: Parents’ fight tears as junior infants breeze into class

First day of school: Parents’ fight tears as junior infants breeze into class

Anxious parents linger outside the classroom for a last glimpse of their loved ones

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 18:43
Teachers’ union to ballot for industrial action over two-tier pay

Teachers’ union to ballot for industrial action over two-tier pay

TUI to renew mandate for potential strike action as INTO warns members are losing patience

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 13:20
Not going to school next week: ‘Our children are slipping through the cracks’

Not going to school next week: ‘Our children are slipping through the cracks’

No Child 2020: Hundreds of children with special needs are without school places

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00
Hundreds of children with autism, special needs without appropriate school places

Hundreds of children with autism, special needs without appropriate school places

Total of 384 children are in receipt of home tuition grants, latest figures show

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 01:02
Irish exemptions: Will changes spell the end of compulsory Irish?

Irish exemptions: Will changes spell the end of compulsory Irish?

The heated debate on mandatory Irish in the classroom was rekindled this week

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 00:00
Competition for college courses reaching ‘alarming levels’

Competition for college courses reaching ‘alarming levels’

UCD students union president says development `incredibly concerning'

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 19:06
CAO 2019: Points jump for science, technology and engineering

CAO 2019: Points jump for science, technology and engineering

Competition for high-points courses see first degree exceed 600 points

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 17:05
Girls outperform boys in most Leaving Cert subjects at higher level

Girls outperform boys in most Leaving Cert subjects at higher level

Boys fare better in maths, applied maths and chemistry, both at higher and ordinary level

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 06:00
Leaving Cert results withheld for 71 students over cheating fears

Leaving Cert results withheld for 71 students over cheating fears

Students warned over risks of bringing smartwatches and phones into exam halls

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 16:54
Will CAO points for my course go up or down? Here’s our best guess

Will CAO points for my course go up or down? Here’s our best guess

Latest data on first preferences shows where demand is up and down this year

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 12:15
Families who cannot afford university should consider ‘regional options’ - Minister

Families who cannot afford university should consider ‘regional options’ - Minister

Joe McHugh admits he was very disappointed with his own Leaving Cert results years ago

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 18:19
‘I’m still in shock’: Five Leaving Cert students get eight H1s

‘I’m still in shock’: Five Leaving Cert students get eight H1s

Four boys and one girl from around country secure the maximum grades

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 18:06
Leaving Cert 2019: Students secure record total of CAO points

Leaving Cert 2019: Students secure record total of CAO points

More students sitting higher-level subjects but concern for 3,700 failing maths

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 06:10
Mixed reaction to plans to relax school exemptions for studying Irish

Mixed reaction to plans to relax school exemptions for studying Irish

Irish language group warns measure could be a ‘back door’ to making subject optional

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 21:16
New system of awarding exemptions for study of Irish

New system of awarding exemptions for study of Irish

School principals to decide on basis of standardised tests

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 08:05
Leaving Cert results out earlier under ‘fast-tracked’ changes

Leaving Cert results out earlier under ‘fast-tracked’ changes

Students who appeal grades set to receive results three weeks earlier than normal

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 01:01
Exemption from Irish to be made easier, education sources say

Exemption from Irish to be made easier, education sources say

Psychological assessments no longer necessary to process applications for study opt-out

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 00:02
Smartwatches linked to spike in college exam cheating

Smartwatches linked to spike in college exam cheating

Academics say use of electronic devices is difficult to police in crowded exam halls

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 06:49
‘Huge increases’ to student accommodation costs ahead of rent caps

‘Huge increases’ to student accommodation costs ahead of rent caps

Prices in purpose-built facilities up by 10 to 15 per cent to €1,500 a month in some cases

Wed Aug 07 2019 - 18:59
Nuns exit Muckross Park after 120 ‘trailblazing’ years

Nuns exit Muckross Park after 120 ‘trailblazing’ years

Tributes to Dominican Sisters who pushed boundaries of education for young women

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 04:21
Department ‘ignored’ advice on third-level education

Department ‘ignored’ advice on third-level education

Former Higher Education Authority chief criticises Government ‘control’ over sector

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 02:47
Speeding up Leaving Cert corrections sparks concerns

Speeding up Leaving Cert corrections sparks concerns

Examination body insists shorter time frame not to affect ‘quality or accuracy’ of results

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 03:00
Women take up centre stage in student politics

Women take up centre stage in student politics

Trinity’s all-female students’ union team a shift towards greater visibility in third level

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 03:00
More than 30 parents of children at Hyde & Seek plan legal action

More than 30 parents of children at Hyde & Seek plan legal action

Parents of children at creches in RTÉ documentary to seek compensation

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 18:25
McHugh says new law will ease back-to-school costs for parents

McHugh says new law will ease back-to-school costs for parents

Legislation will require schools to consult with parents over ways to reduce expenses

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 17:01
Schools refusing tuition for students who opt out of religion

Schools refusing tuition for students who opt out of religion

Department of Education directive was aimed at affecting up to 160,000 students

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 08:02
4,000 mature students set to receive CAO ‘round zero’ offers

4,000 mature students set to receive CAO ‘round zero’ offers

Most Leaving Cert students due to receive third level offers next month

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 06:00
Meath school to keep iPads-only policy despite parents’ wishes

Meath school to keep iPads-only policy despite parents’ wishes

Dozens of parents protest outside meeting of Ratoath College’s board of management

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 02:47
Schools and religion: ‘Non-believers treated like second-class citizens’

Schools and religion: ‘Non-believers treated like second-class citizens’

Many State-run schools ignoring guidelines for accommodating non-religious students

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 02:07
Review supports need for continuous assessment in Leaving Cert, say principals

Review supports need for continuous assessment in Leaving Cert, say principals

Senior cycle review highlights high stress levels for students facing ‘high stakes’ exam

Tue Jul 30 2019 - 21:27
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