Mission accomplished: Irish teens win top prize in Nasa space design contest
Second-level students eclipse thousands of global competitors with space-settlement plans
Classroom Central
High levels of burnout and poor mental health among teachers
DCU research comes as schools grapple with staff shortages
First look: Sample Leaving Cert exam papers for brand new subjects
Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework
Leaving Cert reforms to press ahead this year despite union opposition
Changes in the ‘best interests’ of thousands of students, says Minister for Education Helen McEntee
School-leavers with disabilities have lots to offer – we must do more to support them
Leaving school means leaving a caring community and a familiar routine. It shouldn’t mean losing one’s ability to leave the house as well
‘It’s a gift for life’: How large-scale choirs are building children’s confidence
The National Children’s Choir has helped instil a love of choral singing in primary school pupils for 40 years
‘There’s surprise, anger, frustration’: Why chess is taking off in primary schools
While known for promoting problem-solving, most teachers say its impact on children’s social and emotional skills really stands out
Dyslexia at second level: We need to do more to support students
Many pupils with additional needs fall outside the criteria to access support such as additional teaching, language exemptions and help with exams
Almost all Irish primary schools employed unqualified substitutes in last academic year
Principal says staff shortages placing ‘immense pressure’ on schools
‘I’ve seen quite a few parents devoid of affection, all across that parent-teacher meeting table’
An effective meeting can be done in two minutes if you say what you need to say and brook no unnecessary diversions
Teacher training to include mandatory placements in special education
Move comes after threefold increase in prevalence of autism in the last 10 years
My daughter wants to be a therapist but CAO points are high. Are there other options?
The Government is funding places for students from the Republic on healthcare courses in the North
Parents urged to delay smartphones for children amid ‘alarming’ rise in toxic masculinity - Simon Harris
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor and Andrew Tate exploit insecurities and reinforce dangerous narratives among boys
Plan to turn Synge Street CBS into Gaelcholáiste to proceed despite staff concerns
Teachers opposed to move amid concern over Irish language competency and impact on diverse school community
Oral exams for Leaving Cert English: How will they work?
Oral presentations are increasingly being used at third level in response to AI – and secondary schools are set to follow suit
Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes
Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year
Many special needs students struggle to access career advice at second level, finds study
Research tracks experiences of vulnerable young people and level of support offered by schools
We are least likely in the EU to know other languages. A bold new curriculum change may change that
We are least likely in the EU to know other languages but curriculum changes for younger pupils may help change that
Private counselling sessions are the new school grinds
In wanting to comfort our children and ease their burden, we are in danger of depriving them of learning for themselves
Q&A: Why are teachers worried about AI and the Leaving Cert?
Teachers' union seeks legal indemnity to protect members who must authenticate students' work
Most parents believe pandemic harmed their children’s social development - CSO study
Covid-19 restrictions resulted in school closures and cancellation of exams
‘They’re walking taller’: disabled adults learning tech skills from transition year students
An innovative transition year programme is empowering disabled adults and boosting students’ leadership skills
Percentage of children diagnosed with autism rises threefold in less than a decade
Increase is posing challenges for education authorities to find appropriate school places for children with additional needs
Children less ‘ready’ to start school and have more emotional problems since pandemic - study
Study finds most junior infants teachers say classroom behaviour is worse and fewer children pay attention
Inflated Leaving Cert results set to drop for first time in five years
Class of 2025 students will be at disadvantage compared to those with bumper grades in recent years
‘Our students need outdoor space’: Dublin school says students will lose access to pitch and running track under new plans
Department of Education plans to locate special school on grounds of Belmayne Educate Together Secondary School on temporary basis
‘The quiet child down the back might actually be an excellent leader’
A non-profit organisation is aiming to help young people become better listeners, improve their resilience and develop inner strength. But can pupils really learn to lead?
Secret Teacher: Too many school leaders bow to parent power. They bend the knee or rarely back their staff
I’m sure there are principals who have the conviction to do the right thing. I just haven’t met them yet
Schools in poorest areas to get extra support under ‘Deis-plus’ scheme
McEntee plans to tackle drop-off in school attendance with supports for at-risk pupils
My daughter wants to drop a foreign language in the Leaving Cert. Should she?
It is worrying that continental language take-up at Leaving Cert level is dropping
‘Why must we fight for our children’s basic rights?’ – Parents sleep out over lack of school places for pupils with special needs
McEntee says department doing ‘everything possible’ to help
All schools eligible for free solar panels to help tackle energy bills
Initiative aims to deliver average savings of up to €1,600 a year per school and reduce carbon footprint
Two issues on Helen McEntee’s desk will provide an early clue to her ambitions as Minister for Education
How she proposes to address them – and the extent of her resolve and ambition in managing her new portfolio – will become clear over the coming months
Concern over rise in alleged assaults of special needs pupils
Forty parents planning legal actions over alleged mistreatment, Department of Education records show
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