Middle-class students may benefit most from Leaving Cert reform, say principals
More resources needed to support teaching and learning changes, poll of school leaders finds
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News and advice on the second-level education system.
Abolition of pre-teen pupil selection will not solve North’s school-leaver problem, says leading academic
Republic’s education system should ‘not be too smug’ as it too streams students, Prof Anne Looney says
School secretaries to strike in September unless pensions issue resolved, union warns
Fórsa set to ballot members over industral action commencing at start of new school year
Job security boost for special needs assistants in schools under new scheme
New scheme will allow SNAs to be redeployed to other schools if no longer required
Ireland an ‘outlier’ in requiring religious certs to teach in most primary schools
Delegates at INTO annual congress highlight ‘mismatch’ between modern society and education system
Helen McEntee announces ‘largest national conversation on education in the State’s history’
National Convention planned to explore how nation can secure ‘best outcomes in world’ for students
No other OECD country spends a lower proportion of GDP on education than Ireland. Why?
In an uncertain world, we need to give our students the best chance of reaching their potential
More students to get higher Junior Cycle grades under reforms
Move follows criticism from students and teachers over ‘harsh’ scoring system
Sharp rise in assaults at schools pushing teachers to ‘breaking point’
Almost 60 per cent of educators experienced physical aggression, with rates highest in special schools
‘You don’t really live’: Long-distance commuting teachers priced out of Dublin
The housing crisis is resulting in acute teacher shortages, say teachers’ unions, whose annual conferences get under way this week. Is there any solution in sight?
Expansion of therapy services in special schools to start in autumn
Programme will coincide with the establishment of a national therapy service in education, Minister says
Mission accomplished: Irish teens win top prize in Nasa space design contest
Second-level students eclipse thousands of global competitors with space-settlement plans
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
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
Department of Education faces UN complaint over school guidance on use of physical restraint
Campaigners say new rules fail to protect vulnerable children
Leaving Cert Oral English exam a potentially great idea but piling assessments on stressed students and teachers is not
By 2029, 41 subjects will have been redeveloped. Most will have an additional component such as a project or investigation
Children are missing school at an alarming rate. What is going on?
The number of pupils chronically absent from school has doubled. Experts say making students feel they belong is key to tackling the problem
‘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
Gardaí investigate ‘upskirting’ suspect targeting girls in south Dublin school
The fee-paying secondary school has sent a notice to parents, informing them that a ‘security incident’ had taken place
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
Grind schools create an injustice at the heart of Ireland’s education system
Unthinkable: How fair are the State exams if some students can buy an advantage in the form of specialised tuition?
My son is anxious about the Irish orals. How can we help him prepare?
Immersion in the language is key – as is understanding the structure of the assessment
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
‘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
Grind school expansion in South Dublin sparks concern among school principals over loss of students
Dublin Academy of Education to admit transition year students at its expanded Blackrock campus
Home economics is losing students who are learning little to no practical cookery. Why?
It is a make-or-break moment for reform of a Leaving Cert subject which teaches pupils vital life skills
Should bonus points for higher-level maths in the Leaving Cert be scrapped? An academic and a student debate
Students who achieve 40 per cent in higher level maths are entitled to 25 bonus points from the CAO. But while some teachers warn of unintended consequences, many students feel it’s a fair reflection of the extra work required
‘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
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
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