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CAO points set to jump for languages and the humanities this year
A total of 73,034 applications were received by CAO by the due date on 1 February.
Opinion: 'You often hear that the Irish language is badly taught in our schools but that is not true'
Compared with other subjects Irish is not badly taught. More students got a B1 or higher in Irish than in French and German combined, writes Caoimhín De Barra.
A senator wants students to get CAO points for sports and social action
“It would especially benefit children from public schools around the country and level the playing pitch for them.”
These 12 schools now have a patron but do not have permanent school buildings
The patronage of the schools was recommended by the New Schools Establishment Group.
Man fined for exposure among 24 people reported for sexual assault at Irish colleges in six years
There were no reports of sexual assault by students in half of Irish colleges between 2012 and 2018.
The better a student does in Leaving Cert Maths and English, the more likely they are to finish college
Three-quarters of students complete their courses, with women more likely than men to finish.
Coveney announces launch of Ireland-Palestine scholarship programme
The programme will allow an “increased cohort” of Palestinian students to study in Ireland, the Tánaiste said.
Babies who hear two languages at home have a better ability to concentrate
This new research suggests the advantages of living in a bilingual home begin from the very earliest stage of development.
'Deeply shocking': Substitute teachers wrongly overtaxed after new system kicks in
The issue has affected a number of substitute teachers who were paid in the first and second pay runs of 2019.
'We're getting it in the neck': Lack of sub teachers at 'crisis point' as parents complain about schooling standards
Fianna Fáil education spokesperson Thomas Byrne has claimed poor training and insufficient pay was behind the drop in the supply.
'A historic development': New Irish Sign Language primary teaching degree being launched
The new Bachelor of Education programme is the first of its kind in Ireland.
Explainer: Why are some school secretaries on less money than others?
A campaign has begun this year to try to increase school secretaries’ pay – but is it so varied in the first place?
Number of students in higher education continues to grow as sector takes in €1.1bn in fees
New figures show that Ireland’s undergraduate population has grown by 8% over the last five years.
Students 'pressured' by new Leaving Cert grade scheme as number sitting higher level exams rises
The Economic and Social Research has carried out an early analysis of the grading scheme.
Children who own mobile phones at younger age perform worse in reading and maths tests
New research has found that four in 10 children in Ireland own a mobile phone by the age of nine.
We tracked the progress of these Young Scientist projects - here's how they got on
More than 4,200 students entered the competition this year.
Opinion: Focus on bureaucracy sells students with special education needs short
In other countries excessive bureaucracy has led to the demoralisation of teachers, writes ASTI President Breda Lynch.
Opinion: Teaching unions' stance on education plans for students with disabilities sets a worrying precedent
I believe that the unions are targeting industrial action at a minority and that this sets a worrying precedent for all minority groups, writes Adam Harris.
Over three-quarters of students want continuous assessment for the Leaving Certificate
Despite this, just under 80% of principals, deputy principals and teachers do not believe that a teacher should correct their own students’ exams.
Opinion: As the spectre of fascism threatens Europe again - learning history is more important than ever
‘Brexit is a tangible manifestation of the enduring power of idealised versions of history to lead otherwise well-meaning and right-thinking people astray,’ writes Matthew Murphy.
'Huge' number of responses on how to exempt students from studying Irish
Over 2,100 responses were submitted in the weeks before Christmas, so the government has extended the deadline for submissions.
'It's soul destroying': The school secretaries that don't get paid for the Christmas holidays
“I was in the dole office before Christmas to sign on, and it takes ages each year,” one school secretary said.
Almost 4% increase in children enrolled in multi-denominational schools
Education Minister Joe McHugh said the figures reflect the changes taking place in the patronage of Irish schools.
Two days have been added to the Leaving Cert timetable
The two new days bring the total examination to 15 days in June.
Opinion: A virtual college changed my life and my family's future
I’m a single mother of four who was once homeless but now I’m working and studying for a degree. I want to let everyone know about An Cosán Virtual Community College, writes Róisín Kelly
'I tell people: girls and women in patriarchal societies, they die as if they were never born'
Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Malala, has written a moving memoir.
Decision to make history optional for the Junior Cert to be reviewed
The minister said the government has a duty to make sure the next generation is informed.
45 women-only posts to be created in third-level education to address gender imbalance
Mary Mitchell O’Connor said the positions will be for world-class academics and are not ‘easy jobs’.
Dublin City University 'reviewing relationship' with Saudi university
“Dublin City University is monitoring current developments related to Saudi Arabia and is reviewing its relationships in that context,” a DCU spokesperson confirmed this week.
17 schools found to have structural defects requiring works to make them safe
The assessments cleared only 11 schools to open in full without further intervention.
Work begins to reopen ground floors of schools shut over over structural defects
A total of 42 schools are being inspected over concerns about potential structural problems.
Homeless and Traveller children 'falling through gaps' in education system
Ireland is one of the best countries in terms of reducing education inequality, but concerns have been raised about vulnerable children.
10 more schools inspected over potential structural problems
Work on some of the schools will be carried out next week so the buildings can reopen after the midterm break.
Schools shut due to structural defects are to partially reopen after midterm break
The Department of Education said its “overriding priority … remains the health and safety of the school pupils and staff”.
'I came back and sat my Junior Cert again... I would say to any kid going over now, concentrate on your schoolwork first'
Finn Harps defender Ciaran Coll recalls his early days at Hearts as well as looking ahead to next week’s pivotal play-off matches.
Repair works on Dublin school that forced closure of one of its buildings 'could take up to a year'
School management have pledged that all students will be accomodated after the mid-term break.
Goodbye modh coinníollach, hello Minecraft? The future of education
From robots in the classroom to school tours in VR.
Religion to be formally removed as entry-requirement from most primary schools from today
The so-called ‘baptism barrier’ is set to be removed by the Minister for Education today.
Proof that we need pay restoration: Schools are resorting to offering accomodation in order to attract teachers
President of the Teacher’s Union of Ireland Seamus Lahart says students, schools and teachers will suffer if action is not taken to address the recruitment and retention crisis.
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