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Synge Street CBS teachers may take industrial action over Gaelcholáiste plan

School patron says school is facing ‘serious sustainability challenges’ due to declining enrolment

‘It comes from fear’: Aoife Daly on parents’ battles to get autistic children into schools

Inspectors find ‘almost all’ schools in study had criteria which could limit enrolment of pupils with learning difficulties

Schools’ admission policies placing barriers to children with autism, study finds

Department of Education review finds ‘concerning’ clauses restricting enrolment of vulnerable pupils

Teachers are using a ‘viral’ AI tool to grade students’ Leaving Cert work. It’s convenient - but is it ethical?

A new AI model trained to mark Leaving Cert work is going ‘viral’. Many educators are embracing it, even as they express concern about the ethics of student use

Northern Ireland teachers in Qatar: ‘We’re 25 and middle management. A lot of friends at home are still sub teaching’

Tax-free salaries and perpetual sunshine are not all that’s tempting newly qualified teachers to the Middle East

School secretaries to strike in September unless pensions issue resolved, union warns

Fórsa set to ballot members over industral action commencing at start of new school year

Job security boost for special needs assistants in schools under new scheme

New scheme will allow SNAs to be redeployed to other schools if no longer required

Ireland an ‘outlier’ in requiring religious certs to teach in most primary schools

Delegates at INTO annual congress highlight ‘mismatch’ between modern society and education system

Helen McEntee announces ‘largest national conversation on education in the State’s history’

National Convention planned to explore how nation can secure ‘best outcomes in world’ for students

Teachers on rising physical aggression in Irish schools: ‘I’ve been out of work due to an assault for 2½ years’

Delegates at INTO’s annual congress recount their experiences of increased classroom assaults

Curb education ‘overspending’ before lowering class sizes, officials warn

More than 50,000 pupils are in ‘supersized’ classes with 30 children or more

No other OECD country spends a lower proportion of GDP on education than Ireland. Why?

In an uncertain world, we need to give our students the best chance of reaching their potential

‘It’s impossible’: Will teachers be able to stop cheating for new Leaving Cert coursework?

Rise of AI tools is fueling concern among educators over potential for student cheating in projects worth 40%

Sharp rise in assaults at schools pushing teachers to ‘breaking point’

Almost 60 per cent of educators experienced physical aggression, with rates highest in special schools

Staff shortages, contentious reforms and chronic underfunding set to dominate teachers’ Easter conferences

Helen McEntee faces a daunting challenge convincing delegates the Government can tackle urgent issues facing schools

Mission accomplished: Irish teens win top prize in Nasa space design contest

Second-level students eclipse thousands of global competitors with space-settlement plans

High levels of burnout and poor mental health among teachers

DCU research comes as schools grapple with staff shortages

First look: Sample Leaving Cert exam papers for brand new subjects

Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework

Leaving Cert reforms to press ahead this year despite union opposition

Changes in the ‘best interests’ of thousands of students, says Minister for Education Helen McEntee

School-leavers with disabilities have lots to offer – we must do more to support them

Leaving school means leaving a caring community and a familiar routine. It shouldn’t mean losing one’s ability to leave the house as well

‘It’s a gift for life’: How large-scale choirs are building children’s confidence

The National Children’s Choir has helped instil a love of choral singing in primary school pupils for 40 years

‘There’s surprise, anger, frustration’: Why chess is taking off in primary schools

While known for promoting problem-solving, most teachers say its impact on children’s social and emotional skills really stands out

Dyslexia at second level: We need to do more to support students

Many pupils with additional needs fall outside the criteria to access support such as additional teaching, language exemptions and help with exams

Almost all Irish primary schools employed unqualified substitutes in last academic year

Principal says staff shortages placing ‘immense pressure’ on schools

‘I’ve seen quite a few parents devoid of affection, all across that parent-teacher meeting table’

An effective meeting can be done in two minutes if you say what you need to say and brook no unnecessary diversions

Teacher training to include mandatory placements in special education

Move comes after threefold increase in prevalence of autism in the last 10 years

My daughter wants to be a therapist but CAO points are high. Are there other options?

The Government is funding places for students from the Republic on healthcare courses in the North

Parents urged to delay smartphones for children amid ‘alarming’ rise in toxic masculinity - Simon Harris

Tánaiste says Conor McGregor and Andrew Tate exploit insecurities and reinforce dangerous narratives among boys

Plan to turn Synge Street CBS into Gaelcholáiste to proceed despite staff concerns

Teachers opposed to move amid concern over Irish language competency and impact on diverse school community

Oral exams for Leaving Cert English: How will they work?

Oral presentations are increasingly being used at third level in response to AI – and secondary schools are set to follow suit

Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes

Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year

Many special needs students struggle to access career advice at second level, finds study

Research tracks experiences of vulnerable young people and level of support offered by schools

We are least likely in the EU to know other languages. A bold new curriculum change may change that

We are least likely in the EU to know other languages but curriculum changes for younger pupils may help change that

Private counselling sessions are the new school grinds

In wanting to comfort our children and ease their burden, we are in danger of depriving them of learning for themselves

Q&A: Why are teachers worried about AI and the Leaving Cert?

Teachers' union seeks legal indemnity to protect members who must authenticate students' work

Most parents believe pandemic harmed their children’s social development - CSO study

Covid-19 restrictions resulted in school closures and cancellation of exams

‘They’re walking taller’: disabled adults learning tech skills from transition year students

An innovative transition year programme is empowering disabled adults and boosting students’ leadership skills

Percentage of children diagnosed with autism rises threefold in less than a decade

Increase is posing challenges for education authorities to find appropriate school places for children with additional needs

Children less ‘ready’ to start school and have more emotional problems since pandemic - study

Study finds most junior infants teachers say classroom behaviour is worse and fewer children pay attention

Inflated Leaving Cert results set to drop for first time in five years

Class of 2025 students will be at disadvantage compared to those with bumper grades in recent years

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