Life as a school nurse: ‘You never know what’s going to come in the door next’

Their role is more important than ever due to heightened anxiety and Covid-19

Four new post-primary schools to be established next September

Plans include 1,000-pupil school for south county Dublin and one each in Cork, Wexford, Meath

Young Reducers win overall environmentalist award

Davis College pupils in Mallow, Co Cork, scoop top prize for work on plastic pollution

Schoolchildren to stage second strike in call for Government action on climate

Students’ climate group says Government is failing to address global heating

Irish schools are going plastic-free - but are parents ready?

New school ban on single-use plastic means parents need to seek alternatives

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School students lay out climate demands in Leinster House

Six demands outlined at informal meeting with more than 20 Senators and TDS

Government buys Blackrock period house for €8m

Department of Education bid on Findlater family’s Abilene was €1m above guide price

Moving from primary to secondary school: a parent’s survival guide

Apprehension as well as excitement is natural for first-year pupils and their parents

Irish Women of the World: Samantha Power and more political powerhouses

Diplomacy, clear focus and long-term view help forge agreement and ambition

Church of Ireland notes

BT young scientists get innovative in the health sector

Testicular cancer, tremor gloves and sleep patterns under the spotlight

School building: Design-wise, one size doesn’t fit all

Dozens of schools are being built due to Government funding of €2bn but some have to fight to deviate from generic designs

A milestone of primary joy and secondary concerns

As children progress through school, it’s time to let go of their hand and look over their shoulder

27,000 teachers protest over reform

TUI members have ‘no confidence’ in plan for new secondary school junior cycle