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Schools to be forced to provide performance updates to parents Minister for Education Richard Bruton is due to publish the new Education (Parent and Student Charter) Bill over the coming weeks. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins

New Bill could also see secondary pupils becoming members of boards of management

World Philosophy Day Gerry Dunne asks: What can philosophers offer education?
Students’ maths performances key concern in report The relatively small number of primary and secondary students performing at an “advanced level of proficiency” in maths is another concern cited in the report. Photograph: Thinkstock

Review advises greater support for teachers who lack formal science qualifications

Trinity joins Oxford and Cambridge in European college network Dr Patrick Prendergast: TCD’s membership of the league will have a positive impact on  students. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

23-strong League of European Research Universities is major player at EU level

Junior Cert students to lose marks over ASTI row, Minister says  Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton  at Government Buildings, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Richard Bruton claims pupils in 375 schools could miss 10% of their English exams

Work and Play: Why you should give the J1 visa a go US destinations such as New York (above) and San Francisco and City have always been popular but students are advised to also consider less-travelled places such as South Carolina and the Midwest for a more unique American experience. Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images

Ireland consistently receives the fifth highest number of J1 visas with some 10,000 students going stateside every year

  • J1 Visa programme: The do’s and don’ts
  • Parents’ Guide: When your children fly the coop
Haka Gaelach strikes fear into All Blacks Children from Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Lucan, pose for photographs with the All Blacks rugby team. Photograph courtesy of  Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada.

Children from Dublin Gaelscoil perform modified war dance for New Zealand players

Canadian school takes part in #Gaeilge24 challenge Coláiste Chiaráin, Luimneach.

Students join 24-hour Irish speaking challenge taking place in over 320 schools across Ireland

Why children should paint, sing and play at school Children taking part in a craft and cookery class at Holy Trinity National School, Leopardstown, Co Dublin. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times

New research has highlighted the importance of the arts to Irish schoolchildren

  • Stem education is critical for State’s future
  • What does a ‘restricted’ college course mean?
  • Are schools standing up to homophobia?
Private sector unions to seek 4% pay increases Ictu said private sector unions would be seeking 4 per cent pay rises.

Enda Kenny ‘stands by Lansdowne Road’; Ictu says agreement must be amended

  • ‘No intention’ for Defence Forces to access State IR machinery
Are schools standing up against homophobic bullying? Leah McCabe, from Phibsborough and Steven Murphy from Finglas, Dublin.  Photograph: Alan Betson /The Irish Times

Only 8% of LGBT teens feel schools are safe despite marriage referendum result

Michael Duffy: Stem education critical for country’s future “Genuine change in how we teach science could do much to bring about a new culture of Stem education.” Photograph: iStock

‘Interaction of science, technology and society will increase in next generations’

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Education Features

 Aine Hyland, emeritus professor of education at UCC. Photograph: Cyril Byrne My education week: Board meetings, Facetime with my grandchildren and an honorary doctorate
  • Aine Hyland
  • November 21, 2016

Despite retiring from UCC a decade ago, Áine Hyland is heavily involved in education activites on a daily basis

Children taking part in a craft and cookery class at Holy Trinity National School, Leopardstown, Co Dublin. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times Why children should paint, sing and play at school
  • Nora-Ide McAuliffe
  • November 15, 2016

New research has highlighted the importance of the arts to Irish schoolchildren

Veterinary science in UCD is a high points course. Photograph: iStock Ask Brian: What does a ‘restricted’ college course mean?
  • Brian Mooney
  • November 15, 2016

If you want to be a vet, you must have practical experience

Leah McCabe, from Phibsborough and Steven Murphy from Finglas, Dublin.  Photograph: Alan Betson /The Irish Times Are schools standing up against homophobic bullying?
  • Peter McGuire
  • November 14, 2016

Only 8% of LGBT teens feel schools are safe despite marriage referendum result

 People Before Profit Alliance TD Gino Kenny and Cllr Madeleine Johansson, middle, with teachers at an ASTI picket  in recent days. Photograph: Facebook Moderate voices win out over hardliners in teachers’ dispute
  • Carl O'Brien
  • November 10, 2016

Concerns raised over People Before Profit Alliance members joining ASTI picket lines

Before you commit to any course, be sure to enquire about what protection is in place in case  it ceases to operate. Photo: iStock Ask Brian: What rights do I have if my college course ceases to operate?
  • Brian Mooney
  • November 8, 2016

All colleges are obliged to inform you about what kind of protection they provide

We seem to be in a permanent state of alert either anticipating a contact from another person or responding to one. Photo: iStock How to tame teenagers’ technology use in the digital age
  • Mark Harrold
  • November 8, 2016

Too much screen time is shortening students’ attention spans and causing stress

The UK’s Brexit vote is a wonderful opportunity for Ireland’s third-level sector - if we can grasp the opportunity.  Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire Hard Brexit opens up wonderful opportunities for Irish colleges and universities
  • Brian Lucey
  • November 8, 2016

We are well positioned to craft a world-class international education offering

A number of international experts say Irish universities, such as Trinity College Dublin, must face up to reality. Why Ireland needs to create a single super-university
  • Philip O'Kane
  • November 8, 2016

A radical solution is needed to stop Irish colleges sliding down global rankings

The ASTI delegation arriving at the Department of Education on Marlborough Street for talks. Photograph Nick Bradshaw Secondary schools plunged into chaos over one hour’s additional work a week
  • Carl O'Brien
  • November 7, 2016

Leadership of ASTI seems caught in trap of its own making

Examwatch

Students frequently indicated they could not recall information they had learned off for the Leaving Cert a mere two months later. File photograph: Getty Images Leaving Cert by rote: Critical thinking seen as vital skill

Future generations should be assessed on ability to solve problems and think creatively

Aat higher level, a greater proportion of boys got an E grade or lower in 20 of 22 overall Junior Cert subjectsFile photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times Girls earn better results than boys in Junior Cert
 Leaving Cert students at Belvedere College, Dublin. File photograph. Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie Leaving Cert reform should focus on ‘real world’ skills
  • New college year: How student grant system SUSI works
  • Brian Mooney: Still hoping for college? Check ‘Available Places’
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Advice: Brian Mooney

Veterinary science in UCD is a high points course. Photograph: iStock Ask Brian: What does a ‘restricted’ college course mean?
Before you commit to any course, be sure to enquire about what protection is in place in case  it ceases to operate. Photo: iStock Ask Brian: What rights do I have if my college course ceases to operate?
Many parents are concerned that their children may lose out due to industrial action. Above, teachers on strike outside a secondary school. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Ask Brian: How can I ensure my child won’t lose out due to teacher strikes?
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Also in Education

 Aine Hyland, emeritus professor of education at UCC. Photograph: Cyril Byrne My education week: Board meetings, Facetime with my grandchildren and an honorary doctorate
Children taking part in a craft and cookery class at Holy Trinity National School, Leopardstown, Co Dublin. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times Why children should paint, sing and play at school
Leah McCabe, from Phibsborough and Steven Murphy from Finglas, Dublin.  Photograph: Alan Betson /The Irish Times Are schools standing up against homophobic bullying?
 People Before Profit Alliance TD Gino Kenny and Cllr Madeleine Johansson, middle, with teachers at an ASTI picket  in recent days. Photograph: Facebook Moderate voices win out over hardliners in teachers’ dispute
We seem to be in a permanent state of alert either anticipating a contact from another person or responding to one. Photo: iStock How to tame teenagers’ technology use in the digital age
The UK’s Brexit vote is a wonderful opportunity for Ireland’s third-level sector - if we can grasp the opportunity.  Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire Hard Brexit opens up wonderful opportunities for Irish colleges and universities
A number of international experts say Irish universities, such as Trinity College Dublin, must face up to reality. Why Ireland needs to create a single super-university
The ASTI delegation arriving at the Department of Education on Marlborough Street for talks. Photograph Nick Bradshaw Secondary schools plunged into chaos over one hour’s additional work a week
CIT lecturer Susan Flannery says the sector is trying to balance reduced funding and growing demand.  Photograph:  Daragh Mc Sweeney ‘Managed decline’ at institutes of technology
Sixth class students help serve the healthy breakfast club ‘Rise ‘n’ Shine’ and lunchbox initiative for pupils at St Eithne’s in Edenmore, Raheny, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Teachers still playing 'bad cop' to junk-filled lunchboxes

Unthinkable

Denominational schools in Berlin can teach religious education through their own faith, as well as an ethics course, but they cannot skip the latter. Photograph: Cesar Manso/AFP/Getty How religion can be taught in a ‘neutral’ way
The secret of happiness is practising compassion, says the Dalai Lama, pictured on a visit to Ireland in 2011. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons Want a kinder world? Then seek help
“The policy consensus on climate change in Ireland is very shallow.” Photograph: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images Has democracy become a threat to the planet?

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