Department of Education

Teachers are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence – and navigating its pitfalls – with the help of new courses

Successful applicants will supply their pouch for a one-year period with the option to extend by a further year

Students with visual impairments should be able to access modified or enlarged mock State exam papers

Dyslexia group says there are genuine reasons why students with additional needs go on to study French or German

Rules fall ‘far short’ short of what is needed to protect vulnerable pupils, special rapporteur on child protection says

The scheme now covers nearly 2,200 schools, and 345,000 children, but some parents and teachers have concerns about nutritional standards

Exclusion from State funding undermines guarantees to protect minority faith education, schools say

New Department of Education instructions on psychologists’ reports highlights issue of Irish exemptions

Some principals ‘under pressure’ from parents seeking permission for children to not study language

SNAs' ‘over-familiarith’ with students’ parents can result in sensitive information being shared, say school leaders

Reducing class sizes, addressing the teacher supply crisis and bolstering school leadership must be priorities for the next government

Department of Education expects most schools to open as normal on Monday despite conditions

Apprenticeships and new tertiary degrees could be combined into a single applications system, says Department of Education advisory board

Met Éireann warns of cold nights over the coming days with widespread frost and ice and temperatures as low as minus 8

Expect battles over Leaving Cert reform, artificial intelligence hysteria, skills shortages and a farewell to the Easi Singles cheese sandwich

Principals say rise in students from abroad and pupils with additional needs are behind high numbers

Department of Equality again the only department at which women received higher average hourly pay

Unpublished Department of Education draft study finds a further 800 posts were occupied by teachers unqualified to teach subject

Roots of the teacher-shortage problem and ‘out of field’ teaching go back decades

Calls increasing for expansion of breakfast clubs to all Deis primary schools amid rising deprivation

US gifted second piece of moon rock after final moon mission, which is now in National Museum

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

Annual fees have climbed by up to 19% with charges for day pupils now ranging between €4,000 and €14,000

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

Lobby group Education Equality says school's instruction breached children’s constitutional rights

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

Ombudsman for Children ‘deeply concerned’ about lack of independent monitoring and inspection of practice in new guidance

Physical restraint only be permitted in ‘crisis’ situations where there is risk to students and staff

State Examinations Commission advised Minister for Education Norma Foley Easter is least disruptive period for students

Early years educators and parents encouraged to boost children’s confidence in national language

Fine Gael ‘trailblazer' served in three different ministerial portfolios during long career in politics

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

Generational health: Teachers are at the front end of supporting children in their education, wellbeing and safety. They’re witnessing a rise in anxiety and mental health concerns

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

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

Families who expected a straightforward enrolment process are grappling with the harsh reality of Ireland’s oversubscribed schools

The top five costs for schools have nothing to do with education but just keeping the buildings heated, lighted, clean, safe and insured. And they’re increasingly unsustainable

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