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The Leaving Cert candidate self service portal will open from March 10th-16th to allow students to make their choices and select their subject levels. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Leaving Cert pupils to get six days to select between exams or accredited grades

Candidates to be placed in pods with 10 students per classroom for written exams

UCC to abandon joint college project with Chinese university

In November, 50 academics at UCC sought a report on whether Minzu University was linked to human rights abuses against the Uighur people in Xinjiang. Photograph: Matt Kavanagh

Cork college warned of issues arising if withdrawal seen as linked to ethical concerns

Face masks unlikely to be made mandatory for primary school pupils

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation has called for compulsory masks for third to sixth class pupils. Photograph: Andy Buchanan / AFP

Children should not be discouraged from wearing masks if they wish to do so

Universities have little power to tackle off-campus Covid breaches

A street party in Limerick city which, locals say, was attended by hundreds of students.

Many house parties taking place in private rented sector beyond college walls

Calculated grades will be seen as a success even if individual students feel hard done by

For decades there has been talk of reforming the Leaving Cert and boosting the chances of students from disadvantaged schools. Photograph Nick Bradshaw

Sighs of relief in Government as calculated grades system survives legal challenge

High Court judge dismisses lead challenge

Return of secondary students on April 12th depends on fall in Covid-19 cases - Minister

Minister for Education Norma Foley said there is a burden of responsibility being placed on all of society to ensure schools can fully reopen. Photograph: Julien Behal

Foley says there is ‘burden on all society’ to ensure schools fully reopen next month

Breaking barriers: Supporting students with disabilities to progress to university

Aoife Price is a PhD studentt at NUI Galway. She was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. Photograph: Patrick Browne

Third level is expanding - but the proportion of those with sensory disabilities is not growing at the same rate

My daughter wants to help tackle climate change. Are there courses in this field?

Trinity College says its E3 education is designed to give graduates the skills they need to create solutions that enable society to live sustainably and equitably. Photograph: iStock

Ask Brian: A growing number of colleges are offering courses in sustainability

The Secret Teacher: This year’s Leaving Certs are the hardest workers we’ve ever known

The upheavals of the last two academic years mean that thorough reforms are required now more than ever. Photograph: iStock

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

‘Very excited’ primary school children return after prolonged closure

Among the children returning to Holy Cross School, Dundrum, Co Dublin were 5-year-old twins Holly and Grace McCann. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

‘I think the last couple of months have been really wearing on them’ mother says

Schools reopen but students with additional needs ‘left behind’, say groups

Primary school pupils from junior infants up to second class and sixth-year second-level students are returning as part of a staggered resumption of in-person teaching. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Autism charity criticises ‘half-baked’ plans for phased return to in-person teaching

2nd Level Dedicated site for secondary school students

Keep note of all important dates in the 2020 college application process. Photograph: iStock

CAO Calendar Key dates for CAO applications

Student Hub The essential web site for third level students

CAO Everything about choosing the right course

Education Features

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation has called for compulsory masks for third to sixth class pupils. Photograph: Andy Buchanan / AFP

2:29 Face masks unlikely to be made mandatory for primary school pupils

Carl O'Brien
March 4, 2021

Children should not be discouraged from wearing masks if they wish to do so

A street party in Limerick city which, locals say, was attended by hundreds of students.

Universities have little power to tackle off-campus Covid breaches

Carl O'Brien
March 3, 2021

Many house parties taking place in private rented sector beyond college walls

For decades there has been talk of reforming the Leaving Cert and boosting the chances of students from disadvantaged schools. Photograph Nick Bradshaw

Calculated grades will be seen as a success even if individual students feel hard done by

Carl O'Brien
March 2, 2021

Sighs of relief in Government as calculated grades system survives legal challenge

Aoife Price is a PhD studentt at NUI Galway. She was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. Photograph: Patrick Browne

Breaking barriers: Supporting students with disabilities to progress to university

Peter McGuire
March 2, 2021

Third level is expanding - but the proportion of those with sensory disabilities is not growing at the same rate

Trinity College says its E3 education is designed to give graduates the skills they need to create solutions that enable society to live sustainably and equitably. Photograph: iStock

My daughter wants to help tackle climate change. Are there courses in this field?

Brian Mooney
March 2, 2021

Ask Brian: A growing number of colleges are offering courses in sustainability

The upheavals of the last two academic years mean that thorough reforms are required now more than ever. Photograph: iStock

The Secret Teacher: This year’s Leaving Certs are the hardest workers we’ve ever known

The Secret Teacher
March 2, 2021

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

Among the children returning to Holy Cross School, Dundrum, Co Dublin were 5-year-old twins Holly and Grace McCann. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

‘Very excited’ primary school children return after prolonged closure

Jack Power
March 1, 2021

‘I think the last couple of months have been really wearing on them’ mother says

Primary school children Ryan (9) and Shane Kenny (7) with their mother Claire and sister Karina (4) during a homeschooling session in Kilcock, Co Kildare. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

3:48 Back to school: ‘You hope they will be able to catch up’

Carl O'Brien
February 27, 2021

After a year of disruption, there are concerns over long-term impact of school closures

Prof Anthony Staines, who advocates a zero-Covid approach, says there are risks to reopening schools, but a phased approach is more sensible than a ‘big bang’. Photograph: Alan Betson

3:52 Will it be safe to reopen schools? Here’s what the experts say

Carl O'Brien
February 24, 2021

Public health authorities say a phased reopening of schools can occur safely

A framework for the phased return of schools has been drawn up by the Department of Education. Photograph: iStock

When exactly will my children go back to school?

Carl O'Brien
February 23, 2021

Phased reopening should mean all children return to school from March 1st-April 12th

Working Abroad in Education

What is on offer for Irish teachers in New Zealand, and is it worth the move?

New Zealand wants Irish teachers, but what are they offering?

Peter McGuire

‘Irish teachers are highly sought and are most popular with our schools and students’

College Choice 2021 Everything you need to know about applying to college in 2021

The Irish Times’ Feeder School supplement gives a school-by-school breakdown on the number of students progressing to higher-level education and shows what third-level institution they have registered with. Photograph: Getty

Feeder Schools 2020 Record number from Deis schools progress to third level

Stephanie Thompson: ‘I could not settle in school. I was battling anxiety. At times I felt like I was drowning.’ Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times

Smart Choices 2020 Everything you need to know about apprenticeships, further education and training

Homeschool hub Our guide to the best teaching and learning resources online

They gym is often the first port of call for students checking out a college’s sports facilities. Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images

Open Days Everything you need to know about third-level virtual open days

The universities, colleges and institutions attending Higher Options 2020 will have staff on their stands who should be able to answer questions about specific courses.

Higher Options Planning for college? Explore your interests at Higher Options 2020

You can stay up-to-date with all areas of interest from news to business, from sport to lifestyle and from music and fashion: David Sleator

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Results/CAO helpdesk Read the questions addressed in recent days by our guidance counsellors about the calculated grades and CAO process

Online Learning How colleges are adjusting to new models of delivery during the pandemic

Home tuition Coronavirus: Our guide to the best teaching and learning resources online

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