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Three out of every four teachers feel some pupils in their classes are anxious about taking standardised tests and about half feel parents take the results too seriously. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA

Primary school standardised tests causing ‘stress and anxiety’

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‘I lost my entire art portfolio in a big fire that killed six nuns’

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Big increases in number of international students in Ireland

The country with the highest number of international students coming to Ireland was China, with Malaysia, America, Canada, India, and Saudi Arabia also among the most common countries of origin, an ESRI report has found. Photograph: iStock

China most popular country of origin of international students, ESRI study finds

Féidearthachtaí le Gaeilge: Working in the Irish language

Secondary-school teacher Róisín Scanlon

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It’s time to take preparation for Communion and Confirmation out of the school day

Peter Gunning, former school principal, says responsibility for children’s sacraments during their formative years should be exclusive to the parents and the local church with no school involvement.

Opinion: Making preparations the responsibility of parents would lead to a de-pantomiming of the sacrament

I teach but can’t afford to buy a home in Dublin. Is moving my only option?

Young teachers have little hope of being able to afford a home in the capital nowadays. Photograph: iStock

Ask Brian: There is a strong case to ensure we provide affordable housing for critical public-sector workers

Are Irish mammies ready for their children to embrace apprenticeships?

Meg O’Kelly (24) from Dublin is one of the chosen few on the ESB’s apprentice programme for network technicians.

Snobbery is one reason why parents are fixated on higher education to the exclusion of all else. But ‘earn-and-learn’ options are making a startling comeback

Why teaching? Teachers have highest starting salary

Gone are the days where the occasional lazy teacher could simply kick back and get students to read the textbook

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Peter Gunning, former school principal, says responsibility for children’s sacraments during their formative years should be exclusive to the parents and the local church with no school involvement.

It’s time to take preparation for Communion and Confirmation out of the school day

Peter Gunning
May 21, 2019

Opinion: Making preparations the responsibility of parents would lead to a de-pantomiming of the sacrament

Young teachers have little hope of being able to afford a home in the capital nowadays. Photograph: iStock

I teach but can’t afford to buy a home in Dublin. Is moving my only option?

Brian Mooney
May 21, 2019

Ask Brian: There is a strong case to ensure we provide affordable housing for critical public-sector workers

Meg O’Kelly (24) from Dublin is one of the chosen few on the ESB’s apprentice programme for network technicians.

Are Irish mammies ready for their children to embrace apprenticeships?

Arlene Harris
May 21, 2019

Snobbery is one reason why parents are fixated on higher education to the exclusion of all else. But ‘earn-and-learn’ options are making a startling comeback

New Institute of Technology Tralee sports academy: facing a capital deficit of €3-€4 million and will have running costs of €50,000-€100,000. Photograph: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus

IT Tralee: Overstaffed, lossmaking and facing cashflow difficulties

Carl O'Brien
May 17, 2019

Analysis: Finance woes and management positions threaten creation of new university

Some parishes have introduced programmes aimed at boosting parental involvement around the sacraments.

How would removing sacramental preparation from the school day affect parents?

Carl O'Brien
May 15, 2019

After-school religion classes are common in multi-denominational schools

A survey reveals a strong demand for parents and local parishes to play a much greater role in preparing children for sacraments. Photograph: Getty Images

Parents leaving it to schools to prepare children for sacraments

Carl O'Brien
May 15, 2019

Communion and Confirmation more like ‘social occasions’ rather than religious events

While extra-curricular work is invaluable, too much can affect pupils’ work and overall wellbeing. Photograph: iStock

The Secret Teacher: Sport should never come at a cost to a child’s school work

The Secret Teacher
May 14, 2019

Extra-curricular work is invaluable, but too much can affect pupils’ overall wellbeing

Ger O’Donovan, principal of St Mary’s on the Hill national school, Knocknaheeny, Cork City. A major barrier facing Deis schools, he says, is their reliance on over-stretched public services for assessments. Photograph: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

Long division: Are we doing enough to narrow the inequality gap in Irish schools?

Michelle McBride
May 14, 2019

A gaping chasm remains in outcomes between our poorest schools and others

Sport regularly tops students’ aptitude profiles. Photograph: iStock

My son is obsessed with sport – are there any third-level options for him?

Brian Mooney
May 14, 2019

Ask Brian: Sport often tops students’ aptitude profiles – though few go on to study it

Donogh O’Malley’s announcement of his intention to introduce free secondary education sparked the ire of the Department of Finance. Photograph: Eddie Kelly

Department of Finance fears on free education not justified

Carl O'Brien
May 10, 2019

Policy initiative paved way for decades of prosperity despite resistance by mandarins

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’

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