Second Level

Inequities in Irish education policy, which have been ignored for so long, will not be addressed any time soon

Parents have felt powerless in the face of advances in technology - that, hopefully, is changing

Ask the Expert: 'Is there something we should do to boost her confidence?'

Maynooth University study finds ‘little and often’ approach is just as effective as longer assignments

Stronger laws may be needed to safeguard young people, according to Stephen Donnelly

Experts on dyslexia in Irish education say the system is failing the estimated 10%-plus of children who have the learning disorder

Some 55 per cent of final year students availing of private tuition to boost chances of accessing university

Dublin school’s past pupils include taoisigh, presidents and high profile figures from media and sporting worlds

Four Irish students have won scholarships for two years to study the International Baccalaureate in different parts of the globe

Return to school is a time when students who are not coping are potentially less likely to be detected. And this is nobody’s fault; it is a systemic problem

New curriculum - including sexual consent and attitudes to pornography - to be mandatory at senior cycle

The pandemic magnified issues such as anxiety and bullying for students. Alternative education providers are responding, but some are hugely oversubscribed

Irish-language schools may be faced with an impossible choice: embrace second-rate AI or forgo the potential benefits of automation

Delays awarding contracts and driver shortages have delayed resumption of services in some areas, Bus Éireann says

Our experts answer questions about results, appeals, deferrals, CAO points and more.

Deciding the number of activities depends on the child, who they are and how their brain works, says psychotherapist Bethan O’Riordan

Detailed letter from Minister for Education to school managers outlines how they can implement more ‘stringent’ policies

Studying the language is mandatory at second level, but there is no obligation to sit the exam

Parents and teachers offer differing views on the likely benefits of Norma Foley’s planned mobile phone ban

Principals say some schools are being forced to drop subjects due to shortages

Second-level student numbers climb to record high, with cost of fees at private schools rising

For students moving up to second level, it is important to help foster their independence in small but significant ways

Jen Hogan: Back to school is a period of adjustment for us all but there are ways parents can make the transition a little easier for everyone, including themselves

Schools need a package to eliminate the need to seek voluntary contributions from families

Almost one-third of those in debt owe more than €500

Children of professionals get average of 464 points compared with 326 for those born to lowest-skilled parents

One-third of post-primary students feel it is not safe to express themselves fully in school

All three secondary schools in Greystones, Co Wicklow are heavily oversubscribed

The TV presenter secured a sports scholarship in the US after finishing second level

About 120 schools to get 1,000 additional hours after flagging inadequate support for vulnerable pupils

Exams get under way on Wednesday, June 5th, with English paper one at 9.30am

The English exam can only be successfully approached with critical thinking. Learning off an essay is a waste of time

Teachers and experts share their subject-by-subject guide for how to best prepare for the exams

To limit a report only to the academic is to define a child by one very small facet of their complex selves

Landmark study finds primary pupils most often feel happy, good about themselves, cared for and safe

The Eastern European country has become an educational powerhouse but also faces challenges

No two students experience school the same way. A heightened awareness of that increases our chances of spotting who needs us most

There is time after the exams to finalise choices which do not necessarily rely on Leaving Cert points

More than two-thirds report using AI tools, with almost half using ChatGPT for school-related tasks

More schools are moving towards co-education, and research suggests teenagers are in favour of it. But do they really know what’s best for them?