Leaving Cert has ‘pernicious’ impact on learning, committee hears
Pandemic has shown students can progress to further education without ‘high stakes’ exams, academics say
Pandemic has shown students can progress to further education without ‘high stakes’ exams, academics say
Sudden lockdown shone a light on a creaking education system, we can use what we have learned to make it better
Government programme aimed at inspiring ‘brilliant young actors, musicians and artists’
Some schools forced to close due to short notice over product recall
Current circumstances still ‘incredibly mentally unhealthy’ for many children
Quarter of institute of technology students now come from further education sector
Public invited to share personal stories of exceptional teachers
New pathway to Irish Sign Language teaching degree launched at DCU
Anne Looney: ‘until the Government makes an announcement we have no information’
Partnership with DCU will see creative approaches embedded in teacher training
More training places for students who wish to teach subjects lacking qualified educators
Hibernia teacher training college reveals project running where classes taught remotely
Richard Bruton has proposed move to boost supply of science and language teachers
Other study routes are equally valid career paths, says Mary Mitchell O’Connor
Requirement for baptismal certificates on admission an issue mainly in south Dublin
Audits also reveal extra payments to staff and non-compliance with procurement rules
We ask influential figures in Irish education on what needs to come next
Dr Graham Love says Ireland’s higher-education sector faces series of challenges
Higher Education Authority review shows six face immediate sustainability challenges
Research shows lack of transparency over third level places for students in training courses
Adviser on curriculum and assessment takes over as third level faces funding issues
Ex-Ireland rugby player says progress has been good – but there is still more to do
He and co-founder Seán Love advise against any form of assessment that would add pressure or take away from students’ enjoyment
Around the world, children who learn philosophy also learn how to solve problems and think critically. Why is there such resistance to teaching it in Ireland?
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices