Breda O’Brien: School hiring rules need to be reformed to make it easier to find substitute teachers
Easing restrictions and other reforms are essential at a time when demand for teachers is outstripping supply
Easing restrictions and other reforms are essential at a time when demand for teachers is outstripping supply
Nobody thrives under a stressed principal – that is not even up for discussion
Norma Foley says pension rules could be changed to make it more financially attractive for retirees
Staff shortages are ‘worst I’ve ever seen’, says head of school principals’ representative group
Principals say there is broad consensus in schools for Leaving Cert reform
Public health experts advise easing of Covid rules as teachers’ unions urge caution
Teachers’ union says infection prevention measures should stay in place until Easter
High-points students may lose out on chosen courses, say higher education sources
Move to teacher-assessed marks linked to dramatic increase in grade inflation
Students' group says State exams cannot go ahead as plans due to Covid disruption
A return to last year’s ‘hybrid’ Leaving may prove impossible, but there is an alternative
Covid-driven teacher shortage prompts steps including possible return of retired staff
School boards draw up contingency plans for remote teaching due to shortages
School managers say there is a ‘compelling’ case for reform of our ‘dated’ senior cycle
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
A project examining attitudes about the future of Ireland
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