Many worried they have fallen behind in schoolwork due to distance learning

Leaving Cert students have under a week to register to receive calculated grades

Those starting or moving school must cope with an even harder transition than usual

Some organisers still hope to offer physical events. Others have written off this summer

Calls prompted in part by reopening of schools in number of European countries

Hpat admissions test results deferred until after Leaving Certificate exams are complete

Kilkenny secondary school is the latest to replace Junior Cycle with its own exams

Survey of parents indicates 15% of students are not receiving feedback from teachers

Excess sitting has been linked to depression among adolescents. So what can be done?

Safer Internet Day sees launch of free digital media literacy resource

No financial support towards €800 cost of devices, Oireachtas committee hears

No Child 2020: The high cost of school books affects some families worse than others

Forcing primary school children to do set homework does not improve academic outcomes and causes stress to both children and their parents, say educators

Minister for Education says changes to this year’s exams aim to reduce stress levels

Why leave the parents at home? New family coding workshops make learning an all-age affair

Legislation for grievance procedures was never enacted – but new law should help

Oireachtas committee told State funding is falling well short of the real cost of education

Bruton’s plan promised extra funding for schools adopting cost-effective measures

Since the introduction of the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme, children are generally better prepared for the transition from pre-school to primary

The role of the National Parents Council is being expanded so parents will have a say in shaping policy

National Parents’ Council says reforms needed for a fairer form of assessment

Some educationalists argue that homework provides little benefit for young children. Now, an Oireachtas committee is examining calls for it to be ‘eradicated’

Some say tables provide useful information for potential students but others say it just feeds middle-class anxiety

Moving to secondary school is one of the biggest changes in a child’s life. How can parents help?

The holidays are nearly over, so it’s time to fret about bags, bedtimes, books – and ‘voluntary’ contributions

Lead-in time should mean any parent with a child’s on a list is unlikely to be affected

Waiting lists to be phased out within three to five years as part of admission reforms

An irishtimes.com poll shows a slight majority agreeing the practice is acceptable

A ban on waiting lists and limits on places for children of past pupils could make admissions fairer

While many parents fear injuries, experts back benefits of carrying schoolbags

ASTI balloting members on settlement proposals in effort to end lengthy dispute

Hundreds of secondary schools set to stay shut for the week in row over supervision duties

Garda sergeants and inspectors to hold second day of action Friday

Parents to get some financial relief under government’s Action Plan for Education

Children are well able to discuss what types of learning they like, says Ombudsman for Children

Proposed ‘parent and student charter’ to clarify classroom rights and responsibilities

Since free education was introduced in the 1960s, Irish parents have spent more than €20 billion putting their children through school

South Dublin principals say they expect parents will challenge admissions reforms

Some 58% of junior and senior infants are stressed over homework, says survey

Is homework essential for developing good study habits and reinforcing classroom learning?