Irish schools need to modernise ‘20th century’ approach to learning, warns OECDOECD’s Andreas Schleicher says education system must avoid producing ‘second-class robots’Mon Mar 22 2021 - 14:00
'Zero correlation' between quality of tuition and class size, says top educatorOECD’s Andreas Schleicher says Ireland needs to modernise its ‘20th-century’ systemMon Mar 22 2021 - 01:00
Leaving Cert: masks not permitted in oral exams to ensure clear communicationPerspex screens to be used between candidates and teachers during oral examsSat Mar 20 2021 - 01:46
ASTI says it has received €280,000 from TUI in settlement over ‘poaching’ rowTensions mount over ‘one of the most wretched events in Irish trade union history’Sat Mar 20 2021 - 01:14
Work set to begin to make walking, cycling to school safer for childrenMore than 100 schools to get new footpaths, cycle lanes and entrances through new fundThu Mar 18 2021 - 18:53
Secondary school reopening plans on track – FoleySigns ‘positive’ for full return on April 12th as transmission rates low in schools – MinisterThu Mar 18 2021 - 18:18
Targets for public sector to hire apprentices under new strategyPlan to increase apprenticeship registrations from 6,500 to 10,000 a year by 2025Thu Mar 18 2021 - 01:00
Covid-19: Inspectors say 98% of schools are complying with pandemic rulesConcern as some schools press ahead with mock exams without public health adviceThu Mar 18 2021 - 00:30
Maynooth seminary appoints its first woman dean of faculty of theologyDr Jessie Rogers is also the first lay person to take on the role at St Patrick’s CollegeWed Mar 17 2021 - 20:35
Leaving Cert: Last-minute surge in registrations ahead of deadlineVast majority of students have formally applied for exams, accredited grades or bothTue Mar 16 2021 - 19:50
Covid-19 : Positive cases detected in more than 100 schools last weekPositivity rate among staff and students climbs from 1.1 per cent to 2.4 per centTue Mar 16 2021 - 16:29
Firm linked to Leaving Cert 2020 grade errors defends quality of work‘In any scientific process, a correct result is produced through trial and error,’ says Polymetrika chiefTue Mar 16 2021 - 14:26
‘Empty classrooms are miserable’: Primary schools set for full reopening300,000 pupils return to school on Monday as phased reopening continuesSun Mar 14 2021 - 00:00
Covid-19 rates in schools low during first week backNo new outbreaks of the disease reported in schools during the first week of MarchWed Mar 10 2021 - 15:33
Leaving Cert students urged to ‘keep options open’ as registration portal opensStudents will have chance to choose exams, accredited grades or bothTue Mar 09 2021 - 19:19
Government overseas aid for education set to increase despite Covid-19 threatGlobal drive to boost access to school for up to one billion children in 90 poorer countriesTue Mar 09 2021 - 11:44
Government to seek revival of €2.5bn international student sectorPlan for third level forms part of three-year strategy being published by MinisterMon Mar 08 2021 - 06:00
Rise of private primary schools: ‘Children are in charge of their learning’Smaller classes and ‘wrap-around’ childcare comes at a cost: about €3,000-€11,000 a yearMon Mar 08 2021 - 03:32
Number of private primary schools up 30 per cent in past decadePrivate primaries receive no State funding, charge fees of up to €11,000 a yearMon Mar 08 2021 - 03:30
Trinity College Dublin fears third-level reforms will threaten its autonomyUniversity says regulators will have ‘dawn raid’ powers under new legislationMon Mar 08 2021 - 01:00
Leaving Cert pupils to get six days to select between exams or accredited gradesCandidates to be placed in pods with 10 students per classroom for written examsThu Mar 04 2021 - 21:09
Face masks unlikely to be made mandatory for primary school pupilsChildren should not be discouraged from wearing masks if they wish to do soThu Mar 04 2021 - 01:00
Universities have little power to tackle off-campus Covid breachesMany house parties taking place in private rented sector beyond college wallsWed Mar 03 2021 - 20:31
Calculated grades will be seen as a success even if individual students feel hard done bySighs of relief in Government as calculated grades system survives legal challengeTue Mar 02 2021 - 20:07
Return of secondary students on April 12th depends on fall in Covid-19 cases - MinisterFoley says there is ‘burden on all society’ to ensure schools fully reopen next monthTue Mar 02 2021 - 16:48
Trinity professor claims she was unfairly disqualified from Provost electionUniversity says process was fully in accordance with the college statutesSun Feb 28 2021 - 23:00
Back to school Q&A: What parents need to know ahead of reopeningParents urged to avoid congregating outside school and to be extra cautious for Covid symptomsSun Feb 28 2021 - 18:16
Back to school: ‘You hope they will be able to catch up’After a year of disruption, there are concerns over long-term impact of school closuresSat Feb 27 2021 - 01:09
Many parents say school closures negatively impacted children - CSOPupils spending much longer learning at home this year compared to 2020Fri Feb 26 2021 - 15:18
Schools told not to use ‘mock’ exams for estimated Leaving Cert gradesMinister confirms no later date available for students unable to sit exams due to Covid-19Thu Feb 25 2021 - 21:25
Summer school plan unveiled for less well off affected by closuresAdvocacy groups urge expanded scheme for July and August in response to disruptionWed Feb 24 2021 - 17:47
Will it be safe to reopen schools? Here’s what the experts sayPublic health authorities say a phased reopening of schools can occur safelyWed Feb 24 2021 - 01:00
Schools will reopen on Monday for Leaving Certs and junior infants to second class, Minister confirmsNorma Foley says target is for returning all children to school by April 12thTue Feb 23 2021 - 18:29
Three new technological universities may be established by next yearHarris says new bodies likely in Mid-West, North-West and South-EastTue Feb 23 2021 - 17:30
When exactly will my children go back to school?Phased reopening should mean all children return to school from March 1st-April 12thTue Feb 23 2021 - 14:54
Childcare could be reopened in phases next month if Covid-19 situation continues to improve - NphetMinisters to finalise Living with Covid-19 Plan ahead of Cabinet meetingMon Feb 22 2021 - 01:00
Leaving Cert: Removing school data risked penalising some studentsTeachers may not ‘credibly engage’ with calculated grades again, official warnedMon Feb 22 2021 - 00:30
Leaving Cert 2020 calculated grades: What lessons should be learned?Newly revealed documents throw fresh light on effect of decision to omit school profilingMon Feb 22 2021 - 00:03
Covid-19: Many secondary students may not return to school until April 12thUnions expected to finalise return-to-school plan with Department officials on MondaySun Feb 21 2021 - 21:08
Public health advice allows for return of some primary classes in early MarchINTO says it expects decision on school reopening early next weekFri Feb 19 2021 - 12:34
Leaving Cert results may be withheld if there is evidence of canvassingCAO chair says grade inflation under new system could increase points for top coursesFri Feb 19 2021 - 06:00
Covid-19: Tight restrictions to remain until May, as case numbers plateauLevel 5 to stay until April, while phased return of schools to begin in MarchFri Feb 19 2021 - 01:20
Level 5 restrictions to stay until at least April despite school reopening planPhased reopening of schools set to begin in March but outdoor gatherings to remain bannedThu Feb 18 2021 - 23:33
‘I can finally breathe’: Students on plans for Leaving Cert 2021Many candidates plan to sit exams and take calculated grades this yearThu Feb 18 2021 - 18:26
Q&A: Could teacher unions’ objections derail Leaving Cert plans?Teachers’ unions have concerns over the plan but issues can be ironed outThu Feb 18 2021 - 13:57
Teachers seek further talks following ‘serious concern’ over Leaving Cert plansStudents say decision brings ‘clarity, choice and compassion’ for class of 2021Wed Feb 17 2021 - 22:34
Leaving Cert: Students to have choice between predicted grades and examsOral exams to be held during Easter holidaysWed Feb 17 2021 - 19:07
Q&A: What kind of choice will students have in this year’s Leaving Cert?Students will given the option of calculated grades and sitting written examsWed Feb 17 2021 - 17:43
Parents will be asked to sign school Covid-19 formsBan on parents congregating outside and guidance on ventilating classroomsWed Feb 17 2021 - 02:50
‘Unconstitutional’ school closures violate children’s rights, say campaignersGroups say online lessons do not translate into adequate education for all childrenWed Feb 17 2021 - 00:29
