A new primary level syllabus – the biggest shake-up in two decades – is being finalised against a backdrop of polarised online debate and claims of misinformation
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor and Andrew Tate exploit insecurities and reinforce dangerous narratives among boys
Teachers opposed to move amid concern over Irish language competency and impact on diverse school community
Oral presentations are increasingly being used at third level in response to AI – and secondary schools are set to follow suit
We are least likely in the EU to know other languages but curriculum changes for younger pupils may help change that
Unthinkable: How fair are the State exams if some students can buy an advantage in the form of specialised tuition?
Teachers' union seeks legal indemnity to protect members who must authenticate students' work
Autism prevalence rates in schoolchildren are rising. Most experts believe this is down to increased awareness, better diagnosis and a broadening of assessment boundaries
Increase is posing challenges for education authorities to find appropriate school places for children with additional needs
Research projects worth 40% will roll out across a number of subjects for students starting fifth year in September
Class of 2025 students will be at disadvantage compared to those with bumper grades in recent years
Department of Education plans to locate special school on grounds of Belmayne Educate Together Secondary School on temporary basis
The child has not attended school this academic year, according to court documents
Move follows closure of schools following storms, snowfall and power cuts
A non-profit organisation is aiming to help young people become better listeners, improve their resilience and develop inner strength. But can pupils really learn to lead?
McEntee says department doing ‘everything possible’ to help
How she proposes to address them – and the extent of her resolve and ambition in managing her new portfolio – will become clear over the coming months
Forty parents planning legal actions over alleged mistreatment, Department of Education records show
Board says the change to planned move in 2026 is due to staff concerns
Many pupils taking part in summer programme will have access to ‘nutritious’ lunches
Students call on Minister for Education Helen McEntee to provide a timeline for promised Gaelcholáiste
Pay bill expected to rise to almost €33bn this year, with two-thirds going into health and education sectors
Uniforms are on the way out and teaching staff are adjusting to a new ethical education curriculum
Many poorer schools saddled with sub-standard classroom facilities, research finds
While power has been restored to most schools, teachers feel children’s needs have not been prioritised
Phone ban in schools not linked to pupils getting higher grades or better mental health, new research finds
Mandatory training for teachers under EU law may be a challenge due to limited budgets and time constraints
Over 20,000 students who had exemptions from studying Irish at second level on the grounds of literacy difficulties were studying other languages
The Nordic country is helping students learn about spotting false information. Is there space in the Irish curriculum to do the same?
Status red warning has passed for capital with fire crews clearing fallen trees and some public transport services resuming
Insufficient cover across schools despite large number of substitutes, Department of Education study finds
Students and parents respond to Department of Education plan to limit issuing of exemptions in study of Irish language in schools
Teachers are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence – and navigating its pitfalls – with the help of new courses
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