Teacher strike threat shelved as talks over new public sector pay deal begin
Unions seek ‘significant’ increases to combat spiralling inflation
Unions seek ‘significant’ increases to combat spiralling inflation
Maynooth University initiative to provide one-stop shop for students and academics
As teacher union conferences are held, many want to retain gains made during pandemic
Cost of living and Covid-era spending are among the key topics to be discussed
Opinion: As teacher union conferences get underway, there’s no shortage of urgent issues
Education system faces steep challenge to meet needs of thousands of refugees
Public health experts advise easing of Covid rules as teachers’ unions urge caution
Teachers’ union says infection prevention measures should stay in place until Easter
Teachers’ unions call for further changes to written exams instead of ‘hybrid’ model
Secondary schools seeing ‘notable improvement’ in both teachers and students returning to the classroom
Public health officials advise ‘no rationale’ for keeping facilities shut beyond this week
Analysis: Schools can operate safely if guidelines are fully implemented, expert says
Teachers alarmed at prospect of schools reopening without additional safety measures
Unions and school management bodies to meet Minister for Education today
‘Harm’ of school closures on children outlined by Government rapporteur
South Dublin principal warns many schools may not be able to reopen due to Covid issues
Aim is to reopen schools as planned in early January, Norma Foley says
Schools and childcare facilities to get €72 million in Covid grants
Association of Secondary Teachers’ Ireland ‘strongly critical’ of temporary arrangement
Covid-driven teacher shortage prompts steps including possible return of retired staff
Coronavirus incidence surges among primary school-aged children
Teacher supply set to shrink further, school managers warn
Supply crisis means students are being taught by unqualified teachers, says union
Emphasis on project or practical work would reduce pressure ahead of written exams
Move follows criticism of call to be included in talks over rewarding frontline workers
Unions say ‘extraordinary efforts’ of teaching staff during pandemic kept schools running
Teachers’ unions ‘extremely disappointed’ at setback in light of threat posed by Delta variant
Some schools struggling to manage impact from surge in cases and close contacts
Department believes ‘vast majority’ of staff will be vaccinated before schools restart
Teachers’ Union of Ireland says it is seriously concerned for staff in early stages of pregnancy
Sudden lockdown shone a light on a creaking education system, we can use what we have learned to make it better
More than 16,400 applications received for passports in the past week, says Coveney
Move highlights unsuitability of many schools for modern era, say teachers
1.7% of close contacts in schools test positive, latest weekly HSE figures show
Candidates and families urged to avoid situations which could expose them to risk
Union says legislation will bring rules on accredited system into line with those for traditional exams
Move will not affect the planned reopening of schools on April 12th, according to unions
CAO chair says grade inflation under new system could increase points for top courses
Taoiseach pledges to ‘put students first’ in talks as virus threatens exams
Tánaiste says special education likely to be followed by primary, exam years and others
Focused is on risk areas and logistics and a plan is expected by the end of this week
Still unclear if planned reopening of special needs schools will go ahead on Thursday
Teachers unions say members are deeply concerned over surge in coronavirus cases
Cabinet moves to delay reopening after 21 clusters reported during seven days
‘There’s no point in protecting us from Covid if we all end up getting pneumonia’
TUI says early closure could allow families to gather more safety over the festive period
Teachers’ union wants guarantee exams will not be replaced with calculated grades
Move aims to boost numbers of qualified teachers in maths, physics and Spanish
Department of Education unable to guarantee if products are safe to use
Calls for safety review and clarity on what protection is available to members
OECD report highlights education disparities between Irish schools and other developed nations
Teachers’ union says delays getting test results are severely disrupting schools
‘High risk’ teachers anxious about returning to classrooms, Covid-19 committee hears
ASTI directs members not to take part in any large gatherings of students and staff
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