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School bus system in ‘chaos’ as children left without places

School bus system in ‘chaos’ as children left without places

Department of Education system says there is no shortage of places for ‘eligible’ children

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 19:32
Our Catholic education system is out of step with modern society

Our Catholic education system is out of step with modern society

School population has changed since last papal visit but most of the system is the same

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 18:39
Foreign language speakers to be hired for classrooms

Foreign language speakers to be hired for classrooms

Overseas language assistants to be recruited to support teaching and linguistic learning

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 00:01
Higher education chief resigns amid frustration over lack of autonomy

Higher education chief resigns amid frustration over lack of autonomy

Sources claim some key proposed reforms have either been stymied or delayed

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 16:41
OPW defends decision to issue pass with ‘crucifix’ to health staff during pope's visit

OPW defends decision to issue pass with ‘crucifix’ to health staff during pope's visit

Lynn Ruane says it is ‘disrepectful’ to require staff to produce badge for crossing Garda cordons

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 16:32
Have your say: Tell us about your student accommodation struggle or college commute

Have your say: Tell us about your student accommodation struggle or college commute

Many students are opting to commute long distances due to rising rents

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 13:39
Students’ union criticises ‘exorbitant’ rents in affluent Dublin areas

Students’ union criticises ‘exorbitant’ rents in affluent Dublin areas

College unions refusing to advertise accommodation where students are ‘exploited’

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 12:05
Higher-level maths students performing well despite doubling in exam numbers

Higher-level maths students performing well despite doubling in exam numbers

Some 92% of students secured bonus points this year; just 2% failed to pass the exam

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 06:00
CAO 2018: Points for arts fall amid demand for jobs-friendly courses

CAO 2018: Points for arts fall amid demand for jobs-friendly courses

Engineering, teaching and nursing see some of the biggest points increases this year

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 06:00
Sharp rise in students living at home due to accommodation crisis

Sharp rise in students living at home due to accommodation crisis

Students unions say on-campus housing booked out in most third-level institutions

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 06:00
Man in his 60s dies after stabbing in Dublin

Man in his 60s dies after stabbing in Dublin

Gardaí are investigating following fatal incident in Crumlin on Sunday night

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 00:20
Journalist Gemma O’Doherty announces intention to run for the presidency

Journalist Gemma O’Doherty announces intention to run for the presidency

She joins four other contenders seeking nomination to run in presidential election

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 21:18
Girls outperform boys in majority of Leaving Cert subjects

Girls outperform boys in majority of Leaving Cert subjects

Boys fare better at higher maths, while boys in North overtake girls for the first time

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 06:00
CAO Q&A: Does my disabled status mean I’m guaranteed a college place?

CAO Q&A: Does my disabled status mean I’m guaranteed a college place?

Brian Mooney: No one is automatically eligible, even if they secure ‘Hear’ or ‘Dare’ status

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 01:00
Bruton plays down high failure rate in ordinary level maths

Bruton plays down high failure rate in ordinary level maths

State Examinations Commission to be asked to see if there are ‘lessons to be learned’

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 18:04
More than 3,700 Leaving Cert pupils fail maths exam

More than 3,700 Leaving Cert pupils fail maths exam

Points bonus for record numbers who gambled on sitting higher-level maths paper

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 17:13
‘I was in shock’ - Seven Leaving Cert students get eight H1s

‘I was in shock’ - Seven Leaving Cert students get eight H1s

More than 3,700 Leaving Cert pupils fail maths exam

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 14:13
Leaving Cert: Still puzzled by the new grading system? Read this

Leaving Cert: Still puzzled by the new grading system? Read this

The old familiar grading system - A1, B2, C3 - was replaced with grades from H1 to H8 and O1 to O8

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 07:57
Mother has to check son at school to ensure he’s not at risk

Mother has to check son at school to ensure he’s not at risk

Lack of nursing supports for severely disabled children ‘matter of urgency’

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 02:25
Vulnerable children at risk due to lack of nursing supports in schools

Vulnerable children at risk due to lack of nursing supports in schools

State body warns of ‘urgent’ need to provide support for pupils with complex medical conditions

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 02:24
Give me a crash course in. . . college refunds

Give me a crash course in. . . college refunds

Complaints are giving rise to concerns over third-level quality

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 06:00
Whatever happened to the teenage summer job?

Whatever happened to the teenage summer job?

Picking strawberries or waiting tables used to be a rite of passage. But the summer job as we know it may be disappearing

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 00:00
Large gender gaps in senior levels of Irish academia

Large gender gaps in senior levels of Irish academia

Vast majority of top-paid posts held by men despite policies to promote equality

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 00:01
Almost 4,000 mature students receive CAO offers

Almost 4,000 mature students receive CAO offers

Students in further education set to find out if they have received ‘round zero’ offers

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00
Quality of third-level courses ‘at risk’ due to funding shortages

Quality of third-level courses ‘at risk’ due to funding shortages

Staff-student ratios resulting in larger class sizes, Higher Education Authority says

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 00:52
Refunds controversy shines light on quality of third-level learning

Refunds controversy shines light on quality of third-level learning

Deterioration of staff-student ratios among factors posing risk to calibre of education

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 02:01
Galway students refunded after complaints about course

Galway students refunded after complaints about course

Postgraduate journalism students received thousands of euro over several years

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 02:00
Student fees refunded on concern over quality of course

Student fees refunded on concern over quality of course

Journalism undergraduates at NUI Galway lodge complaints about placements

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 01:00
Baptism of ire: School move to prioritise ‘active’ parishioners sparks controversy

Baptism of ire: School move to prioritise ‘active’ parishioners sparks controversy

Principal’s resignation over admissions puts issue of faith and education in the spotlight

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 01:00
Rising numbers of parents falling into debt to cover back-to-school costs

Rising numbers of parents falling into debt to cover back-to-school costs

More than a third of parents taking out loans to pay for uniforms and books

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 00:00
‘Critical’ need for investment in institutes of technology

‘Critical’ need for investment in institutes of technology

Up to €400 million required over next five years to ensure sector is fit for purpose

Sun Jul 29 2018 - 08:38
Nearly €8m to be invested in technology for libraries

Nearly €8m to be invested in technology for libraries

Initiative forms part of rolling plan to double visitor numbers over the next five years

Wed Jul 25 2018 - 21:41
NUI Galway refuses to divulge cost of settling gender-row cases

NUI Galway refuses to divulge cost of settling gender-row cases

Confidential settlement involving four lecturers required sign-off by the Government

Wed Jul 25 2018 - 19:06
Four female lecturers promoted after NUIG gender discrimination dispute

Four female lecturers promoted after NUIG gender discrimination dispute

Settlement costs likely to run to hundreds of thousands of euro

Wed Jul 25 2018 - 01:00
Former DCU president at centre of conflict-of-interest row in Scottish university

Former DCU president at centre of conflict-of-interest row in Scottish university

Von Prondzynski expresses ‘deep regret’ after probe finds he did not declare business relationship with newly-appointed vice-principal

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 20:25
Schools face ban on linking admissions to church attendance

Schools face ban on linking admissions to church attendance

Greystones C of I principal resigns over ranking based on ‘parochial engagement’

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 00:09
Students will have to record activities for new Leaving Cert PE exam

Students will have to record activities for new Leaving Cert PE exam

Schools to get grants totalling €330,000 for the technology for the recordings

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 16:29
Principal resigns from Greystones school over admissions row

Principal resigns from Greystones school over admissions row

St Patrick’s National School seeking evidence of ‘parochial engagement’ among children

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 01:55
Primary-school teachers may be converted for second-level roles

Primary-school teachers may be converted for second-level roles

Supply crisis solution suggested as pupils in post-primary set to reach record highs

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 01:52
New figures show extent of ‘class gap’ in higher education

New figures show extent of ‘class gap’ in higher education

Fee-paying students much more likely to attend top Dublin-based universities

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 01:19
Falling primary school numbers will lead to ‘hundreds’ of surplus teachers

Falling primary school numbers will lead to ‘hundreds’ of surplus teachers

Almost 700 fewer primary teachers will be required between 2019 to 2021, review finds

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 18:43
Does Ireland really need more universities?

Does Ireland really need more universities?

Jury out on whether technological universities will be more than a name-plate change

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 11:09
Dublin colleges to merge into technological university in January

Dublin colleges to merge into technological university in January

Taoiseach says ‘new departure’ in Irish education will drive regional development

Tue Jul 17 2018 - 20:21
Pupils opting out of religion must not get extra tuition - bishops

Pupils opting out of religion must not get extra tuition - bishops

Pupils studying religion will be at ‘disadvantage’ to others if change goes ahead

Tue Jul 17 2018 - 01:46
Unveiling of new schools in doubt after subcontractors picket

Unveiling of new schools in doubt after subcontractors picket

Schools in Bray and Wexford may not now open in time for forthcoming school year

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 19:21
New technological university for greater Dublin area to be announced

New technological university for greater Dublin area to be announced

DIT, IT Tallaght and IT Blanchardstown will merge to form new type of university

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 01:00
Vending machines are sources of revenue for schools

Vending machines are sources of revenue for schools

Children tempted by fizzy drinks, chocolate and crisps on a daily basis in schools

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 22:38
Innovation districts: creating buzzy hives of invention (and good coffee)

Innovation districts: creating buzzy hives of invention (and good coffee)

Trinity’s plan for a Grand Canal Innovation District aims to attract investment and jobs

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 16:38
Students face being priced out of ‘luxury’ accommodation

Students face being priced out of ‘luxury’ accommodation

Almost 3,000 new student beds built in the past year, claims Government report

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 00:00
Vending machines selling junk food in schools ‘should be banned’

Vending machines selling junk food in schools ‘should be banned’

Oireachtas education committee report says facilities can play key role in tackling obesity

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 21:03
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