Minister for Education confirms move for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students

No ‘fair’ way to deliver hybrid approach to exams this year, says Minister for Education

Candidates who have never had to sit a State exam may struggle in college, CAO chair says

Concern over impact of grade inflation if teacher-assessed marks are awarded again

Students' group says State exams cannot go ahead as plans due to Covid disruption

A return to last year’s ‘hybrid’ Leaving may prove impossible, but there is an alternative

The Higher Education Access Route and Disability Access Route to Education schemes offer equitable access to higher education.

Irish Second Level Students’ Union says no online tuition available for those isolating

Students critical of Department of Education reponse to teaching staff shortages

Schools unable to release teachers during term time to work as examiners

Grade bands for both the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert are due an overhaul

Numbers of students seeking exemptions from the subject may ‘increase significantly’

Advisory report seeks to strike a balance between conservation and change

The Secret Teacher: Pupils are in desperate need of essential soft skills

Opinion: We need to involve students more when designing learning material for them

Call for alternative assessments and reformed entry routes into college

Reduction in religious faith formation teaching under new proposals

The pandemic has opened a pathway to a more open and less prescriptive curriculum and assessment model at Junior Cycle

Teachers were more generous to girls than boys in this year’s Leaving Cert – but some academics say the evidence doesn’t hold up

Ask Brian: Parents often complain children don’t get enough written work

Students will receive results based on accredited grades, exams or both this year

Department publishes subject-by-subject guide to assessment changes next year

Mingling with other students before and after exams to be banned on school premises

Some 70% of secondary schools reported less pupil involvement during Covid-19 closures

We have here a real opportunity to conduct proper reform

Overemphasis on Leaving Cert written exam is bringing stress and challenges for students

Vast majority of students have formally applied for exams, accredited grades or both

‘In any scientific process, a correct result is produced through trial and error,’ says Polymetrika chief

The number of children dieting has increased in recent years, report says

Enforced distancing has served the students who want to learn well in many ways

Newly revealed documents throw fresh light on effect of decision to omit school profiling

While remote learning increases dropout risks for disadvantaged students, targeted supports are aiming to prevent it

Ask Brian: Be sure to examine entry requirements for courses he is interested in

Talks get under way on alternative ‘non-exam’ option for 2021 Leaving Cert

Results issued today to 2,202 candidates who sat Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle papers

Labour Party calls for ‘assessed grade’ model to be offered to all Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle students

Some 20,000 responses to survey conducted by Irish Second Level Students’ Union

It’s a stressful time for parents – but the good news is there are many resources to help meet the needs of children of all ages

St Mary’s Secondary School, Charleville, Co Cork

Opinion: Despite well-crafted speeches, we still don't have equal access to education