Classroom Central

Unpublished Department of Education draft study finds a further 800 posts were occupied by teachers unqualified to teach subject

Sinn Féin and Labour want to end State funding for fee-charging schools but Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael support current system

Boy (16) made complaint under Equal Status Act in relation to school’s contention that he should take out stud or have both ears pierced

About 42% of primary pupils in disadvantaged areas are missing more than 20 days of school, an increase linked to the Covid-19 pandemic

Drop-off in numbers sitting French and German for Leaving Cert sparks concern

Online hatred and toxicity can be hugely damaging, but are digital literacy classes really enough to tackle it?

Teaching exodus continues, but educators are collectively doing little to change their lot

Meals provider Lunch Bag is donating LifeVac devices to schools despite HSE advice that anti-choking devices should not be used due to lack of research on efficacy

Pupils associate being a ‘good’ girl with niceness and politeness, while ‘good’ boys are strong and excel at football

Research highlights influence of gender on pupils’ aspirations and sense of belonging at school

East Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea continue to dominate

New global study on maths and science performance reveals strengths and weaknesses in Irish education

The revolutionary programme introduced 50 years ago has proved hugely popular - but not all students have equal access to engaging and life-changing experiences

The manifestos of the main political parties put an emphasis on boosting funding for the sector, but what will the new government be able to deliver?

While useful initiatives are proposed, there is little sign staff shortages will be tackled in a fundamental way. Too many parties seem happy to tinker until changing demographics ‘solve’ the problem

Some teachers believe climbing trees and other outdoor self-directed controlled risk-taking are crucial for fostering self-confidence and resilience

As many as one in 20 schoolchildren in Ireland may have autism or similar developmental issues, studies suggest

Official estimates point to a near doubling in proportion of children with autism in need of support at school within five years

Schools to shut for third time this year following last March’s referendum and local elections in June

Plans to introduce more project work would reduce pressure and provide a broader assessment of candidates’ abilities over a longer time

Unions want Leaving Cert reforms to be delayed, but Norma Foley says millions is being invested to support changes

Second level teachers’ unions call for delay over plans to ‘accelerate’ senior cycle changes

Minister for Education Norma Foley’s funding for phone pouches has been controversial, but the solution has proved transformative for St Raphaela’s school in Co Dublin

A degree in this area opens a vast array of career pathways and is highly valued around the world

Teacher supply posing challenges for schools, especially in the greater Dublin area where rents are high

Many neurodiverse pupils are high achievers, but the education assessment system can present them with unique challenges

Schools are a dense web of educational experiences and social relations. How well does the grind-school offering compare on this front?

Education levels have stagnated or slowly declined across much of the world, says Unesco

Schools with experience of pouches overwhelmingly positive, according to internal briefing

Additional assessment components worth 40% are being introduced at a time when AI tools are developing rapidly and relentlessly

Enrolment pressure at second level most acute in Greater Dublin Area

Although many young teachers are emigrating, most have chosen to stay in Ireland. Five of them share their experiences

Recruitment challenges mean vulnerable children can end up without vital support, says principal Conor McCarthy

Primary school leaders say difficulties filling staff vacancies is having a ‘profound’ impact on the quality of education

Minister for Education urged to ‘urgently’ release draft of long-awaited policy on Irish language education

Two of schools will be based in Dublin, while the remainder in Cork, Monaghan and Tipperary

As post-primary enrolments climb to highest level on record, Department of Education says there are sufficient school places in most areas

Study based on data collected from more than 600 school leaders in Irish second level schools

Oireachtas committee told students need much greater levels of support to access curriculum

Teacher claimed in viral video new resources include graphic videos on masturbation and sex acts