New system permits opt-outs in ‘exceptional circumstances’ only

New directive for pupils receives mixed response from education groups

The heated debate on mandatory Irish in the classroom was rekindled this week

Irish language group warns measure could be a ‘back door’ to making subject optional

Dyslexia support group says some children are unfairly branded as cheating the system

Almost 9,000 students with disabilities need accommodations in State exams, but there are growing concerns about a lack of transparency and how the process is managed

Ahead of a major conference on dyslexia this week, we look at how our education system treats young people with this common learning disability

Educational psychologist William Wilkinson aims to take the mystique out of assessments

One in 10 people is affected by the condition, and although general teacher training doesn’t include enough about how to teach children who have it, knowledge and support have improved