Government to issue response to calls for public sector pay rises
INTO seeks ‘substantial pay uplifts’ as it warns of need to ensure ‘industrial harmony’
Teachers’ union to demand inflation-matching pay increases
INTO president to warn that a pay rise is needed to stabilise the public sector pay deal
Teachers’ conferences: Five issues to dominate debate
Cost of living and Covid-era spending are among the key topics to be discussed
Colleges warn of ‘cruel’ grade inflation following Leaving Cert decision
High-points students may lose out on chosen courses, say higher education sources
Students seek more choice in Leaving Cert exams given disruption
Irish Second Level Students’ Union says no online tuition available for those isolating
Omicron spike: Teachers entitled to medical-grade face masks
Department of Education says schools may use Covid-19 funding to supply higher grade masks to staff
Schools brace for Covid-19 outbreaks following reopening green light
‘Inevitable’ that more children will pick up virus, chief medical officer says
Omicron: Will schools be able to stay open?
Teachers alarmed at prospect of schools reopening without additional safety measures
Covid: Supports for schools to be reviewed in light of Omicron wave
Aim is to reopen schools as planned in early January, Norma Foley says
Secondary teachers asked to volunteer for overtime to cover substitute shortages
Association of Secondary Teachers’ Ireland ‘strongly critical’ of temporary arrangement
Unions to vote on challenge by ASTI to report on dispute over representation
Teachers’ union says dispute committee not established in line with Ictu rules
Teachers demand to be included in Covid-19 bonus payments
Unions say ‘extraordinary efforts’ of teaching staff during pandemic kept schools running
Ireland ranks in last place in OECD for investment in education
School completion rates higher in Ireland compared to most wealthy countries
Covid-19: Rollout of air quality monitors to schools to be delayed until October
Teachers’ unions ‘extremely disappointed’ at setback in light of threat posed by Delta variant
Record-breaking results a ‘reward’ for this year’s Leaving Certs, says Foley
Grades climb to a record high with a sharp increase in the students securing top awards
Many unvaccinated pregnant teachers fear return to classroom
Revised health guidelines say it is safe for most pregnant staff to attend the workplace
ASTI calls for measures to ensure safe and quality education
Union says secondary teachers are enduring ‘enormous and unsustainable workloads’
Teachers set to run remote classes during future school closures
Failure to cooperate with reforms would trigger pay freezes for union members
Pupils relying on internet rather than school for sex education, students say
Oireachtas hears of fears among teachers in addressing sensitive topics in class
Taoiseach signals Government will not change vaccine priority for teachers
All three unions back motion to hold ballots on industrial action as Foley defends changes
Fully vaccinated people may not have to isolate if identified as close contacts
Nphet likely to consider lifting mask requirement as extra ‘vaccine bonus’
No change to vaccine priority despite opposition from teachers’ unions
Norma Foley says decision is not ‘value judgment’ of profession, is based on science
How Zoom revitalised teachers’ unions
Some branches report fivefold increase in numbers attending meetings online
Public health advice allows for return of some primary classes in early March
INTO says it expects decision on school reopening early next week
Leaving Cert results may be withheld if there is evidence of canvassing
CAO chair says grade inflation under new system could increase points for top courses
Leaving Cert: ASTI expresses reservations over calculated grades process
Decision over union’s co-operation with new plan ‘could be made in days’
Teachers seek further talks following ‘serious concern’ over Leaving Cert plans
Students say decision brings ‘clarity, choice and compassion’ for class of 2021
The Irish Times view on the Leaving Cert: clarity for anxious students
The class of 2021 deserves greater choice and flexibility in light of a disrupted school year
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 exams
Q&A: What is the plan for reopening schools?
Primary and secondary level education likely to return on phased basis over several weeks
ASTI decides to re-enter talks on this year’s Leaving Cert
Department had said it was willing to proceed without union in bid to find resolution
Government prepared to go ahead with Leaving Cert planning without ASTI support
Taoiseach pledges to ‘put students first’ in talks as virus threatens exams
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 - Taoiseach
Secondary schools to reopen to special classes on February 22nd but Leaving Cert return in balance
TUI expressed ‘strong position’ for exam class return but ASTI says plans are inadequate
More than 550 students who sat postponed Leaving Cert to get improved CAO offers
Talks get under way on alternative ‘non-exam’ option for 2021 Leaving Cert
Teachers’ unions oppose ‘hybrid’ Leaving Cert proposal
Number of options considered, including choice between exams and calculated grades
Cabinet to make final decision on format of Leaving Cert exams next week
Government hopes to have all schools open by the end of March, depending Covid numbers
State exams should proceed with modified papers, ASTI president says
Ministers and senior officials to meet on Monday for crucial talks on Leaving Cert
Talks resume hoping to reopen schools on phased basis from mid-February
Tánaiste says special education likely to be followed by primary, exam years and others
Most children may not return to classroom until close to Easter
Talks on contingency plans for Leaving Certificate exams set to intensify this week
Partial reopening of schools is ‘rushed and reckless’ – teachers’ union
Government decision poses grave risk to health of staff and students, say unions
Covid-19: Teachers to seek assurances that schools are safe to reopen
Teachers unions say members are deeply concerned over surge in coronavirus cases
Schools may have to close due to inadequate ventilation, unions warn
‘There’s no point in protecting us from Covid if we all end up getting pneumonia’
Teachers should be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine, says union
Families who go abroad at Christmas must isolate before returning to class - INTO
Is Covid-19 testing and tracing system for schools fit for purpose?
Flaws in public-health response to cases are major cause for concern, school leaders say
‘Substantial progress’ needed to avoid industrial action in schools – ASTI
Secondary teachers’ union wants faster Covid-19 testing and tracing turnaround
School closures on the agenda following ASTI vote
Analysis: Union demand for stronger safety measures and equal pay will not be met any time soon
Second-level teachers vote for industrial action over school safety and pay
ASTI members demand action from Government on number of issues
Nphet ‘not anticipating’ advising against schools reopening after midterm
Results of ASTI ballot for industrial action over staff safety due at end of week
Covid-19 transmitted in fewer than 10 schools – Nphet
Most school cases likely due to community transmission, say health authorities
State to ‘regularise’ pay and conditions of school secretaries and caretakers
Union Fórsa says it has secured deal with Departments of Education and Public Expenditure at Workplace Relations Commission
Minister for Agriculture acknowledges department should have issued sanitiser notice sooner
Some schools forced to close due to short notice over product recall
Schools can be ‘assured’ of safe return after mid-term, Foley says
Teachers’ unions raise concerns about safety of schools and ‘shambolic’ testing system
Covid-19: State moves to Level 5 for six weeks with hopes of ‘meaningful’ Christmas celebrations
Public to stay within 5km of home but social bubbles for some and two households allowed to meet outdoors
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