Delegates at TUI conference remain strongly opposed to assesing their students
‘There will be safeguards and a balance to be struck,’ says Minister in speech
Six ways Covid-19 will reshape education
As teacher union conferences are held, many want to retain gains made during pandemic
Many students struggling due to Covid disruption, teachers say
TUI survey finds 87% of members say extra supports will be needed next year
Teachers’ unions, Foley and officials to meet before schools reopen
INTO calls for faster response times to Covid outbreaks in schools during the new term
‘We won’t be teaching philosophy’: Meet Ireland’s five newest universities
Higher education is being transformed with merger of institutes of technology - but some fear it is a step in wrong direction
College lecturers should ‘walk away’ from unsafe classrooms, says union
Tens of thousands of staff and students returning to college campuses this week
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
Coronavirus: 1,120 further cases reported in State, with 27 in ICU
Three more deaths linked to virus reported in the North and 1,473 additional infections
Third-level funding ‘ducked and dodged’ for too long, says Harris
Minister tells TUI conference of plans to support growth of further education
Teachers believe remote learning has led some students to disengage
Extra supports will be needed next year to assist vulnerable students, survey finds
Policing online cheating is adding to workload, lecturers say
TUI says 29% of members considered leaving due to concerns regarding Covid-19
Age the ‘defining’ factor in Covid-19 risk, not profession
New vaccine rollout plan not a reflection on ‘how valued’ certain workers are, says Minister
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
Covid-19 outbreaks in schools almost double in one week
HSE says coronavirus cases not being ‘amplified’ within schools themselves
Covid-19: Schools and colleges to remain open during Level 5 restrictions
‘Overwhelming’ evidence schools remain safe settings, says Minister for Education
Teacher unions concerned at schools staying open amid lockdown
Unions raise issues with testing speed and risk to staff and pupils as schools to stay open
Countries with larger class sizes will find Covid rules more difficult – report
Latest data shows class sizes in Ireland’s primary schools are well above EU average
Leaving Cert students will not have access to ‘highly sensitive’ class ranking data
Teachers’ unions feared details would damage student relationships
Masks to be worn in schools when 2m cannot be maintained
All staff and students using school transport service must wear face covering
Plans to reopen schools will be ‘massively complex’
Teachers union seeks Government pledge for extra funding if €375m package not enough
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