Students likely to get results later than usual due to alternative set of State exams in July

Many just beginning to grapple with how to best support transgender students

Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams to commence on Wednesday, June 8th

Sudden shift to pre-pandemic standards is not expected, says Department of Education

High-points students may lose out on chosen courses, say higher education sources

No ‘fair’ way to deliver hybrid approach to exams this year, says Minister for Education

Move to teacher-assessed marks linked to dramatic increase in grade inflation

Majority of parents and students support hybrid model, surveys indicate

Concern over impact of grade inflation if teacher-assessed marks are awarded again

Timeline for this year’s college application process

It is important to understand the component parts: there are two key numbers associated with each school listed

Lists normally includes all schools where 11 or more pupils sat the Leaving Cert exam

College-educated mothers most likely to fail to spot their daughter’s maths ability

Schools unable to release teachers during term time to work as examiners

Covid-driven teacher shortage prompts steps including possible return of retired staff

Universities ‘won’t get additional funding’ unless they broaden entry routes

Ask Brian: It seems likely next year’s grades will be lower than 2021’s record highs

Low number reflects limited nature of appeals process for teacher-assessed grades

Emphasis on project or practical work would reduce pressure ahead of written exams

Teachers were more generous to girls than boys in this year’s Leaving Cert – but some academics say the evidence doesn’t hold up