Reliance on parental contributions of €30m a year to avoid deficits ‘degrading’ for schools and families
Department of Education
Board of management says the school lacks the expertise and access to supports required to meet the child’s needs
St Joseph of Cluny in Killiney, Co Dublin, says changes are driven by rising parental demand for coeducational schooling
In the early days of the State about half of second-level teachers were unqualified to teach their subjects. How much has really changed?
Advocates of Irish-medium education criticise Department of Education over second-level shortage
Jennifer Clancy, a former part-time Spanish teacher at the Spiritan-run school, was giving evidence to the Workplace Relations Commission
Pupils on our panel say we need more creativity, less emphasis on homework and greater recognition of learning outside school
An oversupply of teachers may become an issue by the end of the decade
Pupils at Clondalkin primary school to protest outside Leinster House this week over delays to new school building
A common application process would simplify post-primary school admissions, alleviating stress for parents, students and schools
St Mary’s in Dublin 7 is first Catholic school to come under Educate Together patronage in State as part of pilot programme
Use of social networks increasingly contributing to mental health problems, particularly among young people, conference hears
Many parents unaware special education staff do not need additional qualifications, conference hears
ASTI event told key roles such as co-ordinators of education supports for students with additional needs not officially recognised
Department of Education previously announced removal of complex needs as criteria for allocation of teaching hours
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