Pupils on our panel say we need more creativity, less emphasis on homework and greater recognition of learning outside school
Department of Education
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
ASTI teachers back calls for stronger laws to prevent online abuse and cyberbullying
Move could pave way for single union with 40,000 teachers at second and third level.
Transition year students to have access to road safety classes amid concern over rising crash deaths
Twelve road fatalities recorded among under-16s last year as well as 48 in 16 to 26 age group
Majority of public feel children should be helped as opposed to punished if they become stressed in a classroom
Teachers' conference hears State regulator is aware of more predators using social media to extort children
Teachers' union conference hears new pay deal will increase starting salaries for teachers to €46,000 and €85,000 at top end
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