Keep Covid-19 suppressed to ensure schools remain open, urge campaigners
One million students and staff return to classrooms as schools fully reopen
Number of Irish exemptions given to students drops under new rules
New system permits opt-outs in ‘exceptional circumstances’ only
Government scraps plan for partial reopening of schools
Remote learning to take place until February 1st after unions and principals voiced opposition
Life as a school nurse: ‘You never know what’s going to come in the door next’
Their role is more important than ever due to heightened anxiety and Covid-19
Leaving Cert: Independent appeal available for students disappointed with grades
School marks released by Department of Education of which 20 per cent were changed
Schools must reopen despite Covid, but periods of closure are inevitable
Despite everyone’s best efforts, it is very likely the virus will transmit from the community to our school populations
Plans to reopen schools will be ‘massively complex’
Teachers union seeks Government pledge for extra funding if €375m package not enough
Schools begin sending calculated Leaving Cert grades
Concern over difficulties getting grades for students taking subjects outside school
Guarded welcome by unions and third-level institutions to new LC arrangements
Educational bodies say solution 'far from ideal' but at least gives certainty to students
Ten pupils per class, hourly handwashing: What reopened schools could look like
Danish schools offer a glimpse of what Irish classes might look like when they resume
Ombudsman calls for ‘urgent clarity’ on State examinations
Government should be ‘clear and honest’ with pupils over status of Junior and Leaving Cert exams
Warning over ‘emergency’ shortage of secondary school principals
Less than a third say they will remain in a school leadership role in five years’ time
Coronavirus: Some schools send pupils home following Italy trips
Confusion among schools over advice to students returning from affected areas
‘Ever-expanding workload’ turning teachers off becoming principals
Schools struggling to attract applicants for vacant positions, representative group says
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
Top psychiatrist voices caution over student mental health study
Brendan Kelly says low response rate ‘limits fine-grained conclusions that can be drawn’
Review supports need for continuous assessment in Leaving Cert, say principals
Senior cycle review highlights high stress levels for students facing ‘high stakes’ exam
Former Gresham Hotel worker ordered to repay €42,000 for electrical goods
Maintenance manager ordered goods for personal use from company working in hotel
Over 120,000 students to sit Junior and Leaving Cert exams
Two additional days have been added to the timetable to minimise exam clashes
iPads in schools: ‘They don’t learn as well using screens... They’re too distracted’
Parents at a Co Meath school are refusing to buy tablets for their children
Rise in number of children doing paid work ‘very worrying’
Numbers up 20%, with almost 100 people under 18 earning €20,000 or more in 2017
Leaving Cert deemed by just 4% of pupils as fair test of knowledge
Vast majority of students want continuous assessment to ease summer exam pressure
Almost 50 pupils get top marks in Junior Cert
More than 62,000 Junior Cert students set for results today
‘Appalling’ pressure on Leaving Cert students facing three exams today
Timetable congestion means some students face almost nine hours of exams in one day
Thousands exempt from Irish sitting other language exams
Department reviewing process following claims the system is being ‘gamed’
Wait is over for 120,000 students as exams begin
Exam fortnight starts with English paper as Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams get under way
Special needs assistants to take on new roles under reform plan
‘Radical changes’ are not a cover for cost-cutting, says Richard Bruton
Call for Saturday Leaving Cert exams to ease ‘appalling’ pressure on students
About 70 pupils face sitting three exams in a single day due to timetable congestion
End of the line for the Leaving Cert?
The first step of reforming our exam-obsessed senior cycle gets under way today. But who gets to decide what our children will learn?
Secondary students to receive lessons on dangers of ‘webcam blackmail’
New internet safety initiative to support teachers address online sexual coercion
Principals call for Leaving Cert oral exams to be moved
School heads propose changing exam dates to tackle crisis in recruiting examiners
Call for smartphone use to be banned for primary students
Concern over safety sparks age restriction request for primary school smartphone use
‘Extreme difficulty’ recruiting Leaving Cert examiners
Teacher shortages are most acute in subjects Irish, French and German, say unions
School holidays ‘unlikely’ to be cut to make up for Storm Ophelia closures
Official guidance indicates tuition may be prioritised over extra-curricular activities
Department defends decision to close schools for second day
Some parents criticised move as an ‘overreaction’ on social media
HSE suggests parents organise alcohol-free celebrations
Parents urged to run Junior Cert events to keep students safe from alcohol harm
Wait is over for 120,000 Junior and Leaving Cert students as exams begin
Exams get under way in 5,000 test centres across the country
Exams body confident it will have enough teachers to correct work
Junior and Leaving Cert gets under way for more than 120,000 students
Secondary students admit to smartphone addiction
Student Attitudes Index investigates device use, exercise and feeling on education loans
The new CAO points system explained
What you need to know about the introduction of the new CAO points system
ASTI stance is affecting school choice, principals say
Association claims the union’s brinkmanship risks derailing the education system
Teacher unions’ stand-off is damaging the education system
Differences between the ASTI and TUI are having catastrophic consequences
Schools face shortage of principals, new report says
Call for creation of regional school boards to ease principals’ administrative duties
What is the right age to start your child in primary school?
There is a strong argument that age four is too young for formal schooling
Thousands due to apply for college places ahead of CAO deadline
Increased demand for places expected in courses linked to economic recovery
Strong demand for greater professional supports in schools
One in five students experience cyberbullying while 40 per cent are aware of mental health issues among fellow students
Leaving Cert reform should focus on ‘real world’ skills
How does the exam tell an employer what they need to know about a new worker?
Bruton to take ‘hard look’ at Leaving Cert maths curriculum
Minister concerned at ordinary level failure rate and says need for change will be assessed
The Leaving Cert is getting better... slowly
New grading will help to reduce rote learning motivated by desire to maximise CAO points
Where now for junior cycle reform?
New classroom-based assessments begin next month but the future of the wider changes hangs in the balance
Teachers seek contract with development involved
Continuous training should be integral not added ‘chore’, says school principals’ body
Students urged not to choose courses ‘solely on CAO points’
Bodies urge would-be undergraduates to seek advice from parents, teachers and counsellors
Leaving Cert: Increase in uptake of science, technology subjects welcomed
Students urged to keep ‘a sense of perspective’ and explore options outside of third level
Children’s online behaviour checked less frequently – survey
School principals’ group urges parents to remain vigilant about cyberbullying
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