Austerity fallout leaves Irish universities lost in the crowdAnalysis: More private funds and autonomy needed as third level curbed by legacy of cutsWed Jun 19 2019 - 00:17
Irish universities stay outside top 100 in world rankingsCrowded classrooms and limited research capacity hinder performance of institutionsWed Jun 19 2019 - 00:00
‘Schools are doing students a huge disservice by ignoring art’NCAD director says creativity may be more vital than Stem subjects for jobs of tomorrowTue Jun 18 2019 - 18:36
Lack of support on special needs: ‘Does my son not have rights?’Scott Saunders (9) does not have appropriate school place for the coming academic yearMon Jun 17 2019 - 02:00
Mental health: Record numbers of third-level students seek helpNew data shows sharp rise in cases of self-harm and identity issues among studentsMon Jun 17 2019 - 01:57
Learning difficulties: Schools may be forced to open special classesParents protest in Dublin and Cork over shortage of special needs places in schoolsMon Jun 17 2019 - 01:00
Chef supply crisis: ‘I’m certain there are no chefs left in country’Restaurant association says education system is partly to blame for the staff shortagesMon Jun 17 2019 - 01:00
‘I cried when I got the result’: Trinity’s access programme graduates celebrateStudents from disadvantaged backgrounds on course to complete degree programmesFri Jun 14 2019 - 20:27
McHugh gets mixed response from Irish teachers during Gulf visitMinister for Education visits United Arab Emirate as part of ‘fact-finding’ missionThu Jun 13 2019 - 20:30
Leaving Cert art: Students ‘blessed’ with array of popular topicsArdagh Chalice, Georgian architecture and impressionists feature in ‘very nice’ paperThu Jun 13 2019 - 19:22
Schools are acting ‘illegally’ by placing vulnerable children on reduced timetablesLack of data means practice is a ‘hidden scandal’ that is not being monitoredThu Jun 13 2019 - 18:38
Reduced timetables have ‘serious’ impact for childrenOmbudsman for Children urges Government to monitor practice in schoolsThu Jun 13 2019 - 06:12
Schools will still need parents’ ‘voluntary contributions’ despite increased fundingDepartment of Education circular confirms 5% restoration of school capitation feesWed Jun 12 2019 - 18:00
Vast majority of Irish teachers in Gulf say quality of life is betterMcHugh visits teachers based in UAE as Irish schools struggle with staff shortagesWed Jun 12 2019 - 01:47
Leaving Cert biology: Most students happy with ‘broad but fair’ examHigher level ‘easier’ but ordinary level more difficult than normalTue Jun 11 2019 - 18:51
South Dublin secondary school to get PE hall after 40-year campaignBallinteer Educate Together National School also gets go-ahead for new Dundrum homeTue Jun 11 2019 - 18:12
Government vows to help teachers abroad return homeMinister promises to tackle obstacles preventing return but cautions on a ‘quick fix’Mon Jun 10 2019 - 01:00
Sitting the Leaving Cert aged 80: ‘A great journey. I feel very enriched’Dubliner Anthony Lynam is one of the oldest students to ever sit the State examsMon Jun 10 2019 - 01:00
Hundreds of parents sign petition urging switch from iPads to booksRatoath College’s iPads-only policy sparks controversy over use of technologySun Jun 09 2019 - 08:03
‘I don’t plan on returning to teach in Ireland in the current climate’Thousands of Irish teachers work in the Gulf states – and many are reluctant to returnSat Jun 08 2019 - 00:00
New initiative to link emigrant teachers with jobs in Irish schools beginsMoves comes as management bodies and teachers’ unions warn of a ‘crisis’ in supplyFri Jun 07 2019 - 17:13
Leaving Cert English paper 2: Relief all round as Sylvia Plath appearsStudents shared their relief on social media in the minutes following the examThu Jun 06 2019 - 17:45
English paper poses challenges for pupils with ‘limited attention spans’Leaving Cert English paper one and home economicsWed Jun 05 2019 - 18:19
Leaving Cert English: ‘A challenge for pupils with limited attention spans’Caitlin Moran features in this year’s Leaving Cert English paper oneWed Jun 05 2019 - 13:45
Leaving and Junior Cert exams begin amid spike in student anxiety levelsMinister for Education says changes to this year’s exams aim to reduce stress levelsWed Jun 05 2019 - 08:32
Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me: Superb reflection of the classroomReview: Kate Clanchy provides piercing portraits of children in crisis and teenagers trying to fit inWed Jun 05 2019 - 06:00
Over 120,000 students to sit Junior and Leaving Cert examsTwo additional days have been added to the timetable to minimise exam clashesTue Jun 04 2019 - 01:12
After-school costs set to rise significantly for many better off familiesChildcare providers warn that new adult-staff ratios will increase costsMon Jun 03 2019 - 03:00
Number of school-leavers going for apprenticeships doublesCareer opportunities: ‘Earn and learn’ options are proving more popular for studentsMon Jun 03 2019 - 00:36
Teachers say junior-cycle science curriculum being ‘dumbed down’Survey of 700 science teachers says lack of clarity is leading to anxiety and frustrationMon Jun 03 2019 - 00:33
College fees, paid work experience, career mentoring: the new face of GAA sponsorshipGAA top brass sees Cuala-Amgen deal as offering a template for other sponsorsSat Jun 01 2019 - 01:00
Principal of school at centre of iPad row defends policy on digital devicesParents say children are distracted and spending too much time on screensFri May 31 2019 - 17:54
Leaving Cert students who suffer bereavement can defer examsStudents to be given option to be absent from exams and offered alternative exams in JulyFri May 31 2019 - 13:07
Parents refuse to buy iPads for pupils over screen time fearsRatoath College’s tablet-only policy draws criticism from parents over learning concernsFri May 31 2019 - 08:03
iPads in schools: ‘They don’t learn as well using screens... They’re too distracted’Parents at a Co Meath school are refusing to buy tablets for their childrenFri May 31 2019 - 02:50
Vulnerable children as young as four placed on reduced school timetablesSome children with behavioural problems face school day of just an hour a dayThu May 30 2019 - 20:01
Colleges log cost overruns of almost €70m for new buildingsWatchdog questions capacity of institutions to manage large-scale construction projectsThu May 30 2019 - 07:43
Parents vow to withdraw children from sex education class given by Catholic groupProtest over plan to use Catholic agency at Castleknock Education Together schoolWed May 29 2019 - 20:51
How do I become a teacher at primary or second level?Ask Brian: A variety of pathways are available whether you’re a school-leaver or mature studentTue May 28 2019 - 00:00
Schools to get 800 new special needs assistantsSchools set to receive confirmation of individual allocations from midday on MondayMon May 27 2019 - 00:01
Vote 2019: Is it time to reduce the voting age to 16?A major group of Irish citizens had no vote in this week’s elections and referendum: childrenSat May 25 2019 - 00:01
State Examinations Commission appeals for teachers to mark examsShortage of examiners looms just over a week before starts of Junior and Leaving CertFri May 24 2019 - 16:18
GMIT confirms president Dr Fergal Barry has resignedPresident has been on sick leave from the institute since last summerThu May 23 2019 - 16:31
Principal defends sending letter to parents praising Fianna Fáil‘In my 25 years, nobody from Fine Gael has ever called to the school or even phoned’Wed May 22 2019 - 12:41
Munster Technological University bid suffers blow as staff reject latest plansLecturers at CIT and IT Tralee say management has not addressed their concernsWed May 22 2019 - 10:47
‘Prohibitive’ costs of training may have reduced interest in teachingAcademic calibre of trainee teachers has dipped but remains highWed May 22 2019 - 00:00
Primary school standardised tests causing ‘stress and anxiety’Pressure to perform can lead to pupils being ‘taught to the test’, study findsTue May 21 2019 - 03:29
Cork IT and IT Tralee row over senior roles in joint universityCIT president understood to be strongly opposed to any 50-50 split in senior rolesMon May 20 2019 - 04:23
‘Transformative’ role of teachers recognised in new initiativePublic invited to share personal stories of exceptional teachersFri May 17 2019 - 14:46
IT Tralee: Overstaffed, lossmaking and facing cashflow difficultiesAnalysis: Finance woes and management positions threaten creation of new universityFri May 17 2019 - 03:34
